The band is holding a raffle this year and will give away four cash prizes of $100, $500, $1000, and $5000. Their goal is to raise a profit of at least $6,000. If the tickets sell for $10 each and there are 74 band members, how many tickets will each band member need to sell in order to meet their goal?

The band is holding a raffle this year and will give away four cash prizes of $100, $500, $1000, and $5000. Their goal is to raise a profit of at least $6,000. If the tickets sell for $10 each and there are 74 band members, how many tickets will each band member need to sell in order to meet their goal?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter5: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section5.2: Solve Systems Of Equations By Substitution

Problem 5.48TI: Kenneth currently sells suits for company A at a salary of $22,000 plus a $10 commission for each...

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