Question

it cost a manufacturer $8.75 produce a pair of sunglasses that sells for $29.99. How much must a manufacturer sell to make a profit of $17,884

Answer 1

(841.9962335216573) rounded 842 =Answer

29.99-8.75=21.24 profit per sunglasses

17884total profit divided by 21.24 profit per sunglasses = 841.9962335216573 = 842 sunglasses needed for total profit(Rounded up)

Answer 2

Profit = Sales - Cost

17,884 = 29.99x = 8.75x

17,884 = 21.24x

842 = x

Answer: 842 pairs of sunglasses