Sarah started a business selling cosmetics. She spent $6000 to obtain her merchandise and it costs her $210 per week for general expenses. She earns $500 per week in sales.

What is the minimum number of weeks it will take for Sarah to make a profit?

A. 20

B. 19

C. 22

D. 21

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Joslyn Clayton

16 January, 07:21

Sarah started a business selling cosmetics. She spent $6000 to obtain her merchandise and it costs her $210 per week for general expenses. She earns $500 per week in sales.

What is the minimum number of weeks it will take for Sarah to make a profit?

A. 20

B. 19

C. 22

D. 21

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Patricia Velasquez · Answer 1

Starting cost = $6000 Weekly Expense = $210 Weekly revenue = $500 Hence Weekly profit = $500 - $210 = $290 Hence no. of weeks to start making profit = 6000/290 = 20.69 = 21 weeks Hence answer = 21 weeks

Sarah started a business selling cosmetics. She spent $6000 to obtain her merchandise and it costs her $210 per week for general expenses. She earns $500 per week in sales.What is the minimum number of weeks it will take for Sarah to make a profit?A. 20B. 19C. 22D. 21

Sarah started a business selling cosmetics. She spent $6000 to obtain her merchandise and it costs her $210 per week for general expenses. She earns $500 per week in sales.

What is the minimum number of weeks it will take for Sarah to make a profit?

A. 20

B. 19

C. 22

D. 21