Another math question!

Question

The equation for your total expenses equal $18,000 + $2500t, where t is the number of months. If ProVit = $8500t, how long will it take for the proVit to match the expenses?

Answer 1

Hello, thank you for taking the time to post your question!

You just want to equate the two expressions and then solve for the value of t … on this one that means taking

18000 + 2500t = 8500t

18000 = 6000t

t = 3

meaning that it will take 3 months for the total expenses to match the total profit

I hope that helps you get moving in a better direction on this type of question! Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions beyond that :)

Answer 2

Total expenses equals proVit. We equate the two expressions.  We can remove the dollar sign to prevent confusion.

 

18000 + 2500t = 8500t

 

 

Subtract 2500 on both sides of the equation.

 

18000 = 6000t

 

 

Divide both sides of the equation by 6000.

 

3 = t

 

 

It will take 3 months for the total expenses to match the proVit