to break even in a manufacturing business income or revenue R, must equal the cost of production C. the cost C to produce x skateboards is C = 154 + 20x. The skateboards are sold wholesale for $27 each. So revenue R is given by R = 27x. Find how many skateboards the manufacturer needs to produce and sell to break even.

Makena Preston

Makena Preston

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2022-07-26

to break even in a manufacturing business income or revenue R, must equal the cost of production C. the cost C to produce x skateboards is C = 154 + 20x. The skateboards are sold wholesale for $27 each. So revenue R is given by R = 27x. Find how many skateboards the manufacturer needs to produce and sell to break even.

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kitskjeja

kitskjeja

Beginner2022-07-27Added 13 answers

revenue R, must equal the cost of production C
R = 27x and C =154 + 20x
Equating R =C
154 + 20x. = 27x
7x =154
x =154/7 = 22 skateboards

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