A clothing business finds there is a linear relationship between the number of shirts,n,it can sell and the price,p, it can charge per shirt.

Question

A clothing business finds there is a linear relationship between the number of shirts,,it can sell and the price,, it can charge per shirt. In particular, historical data shows that  shirts can be sold at a price of , while  shirts can be sold at a price of . Give a linear equation in the form  that gives the price  they can charge for  shirts. 

p=

Round the value of your slope to three decimal places. Be careful to use the proper variable and use the Preview button to check your syntax before you submit your answer.

Answer 1

(2000,22)

(4000,4)

slope m= 18/-2000 = -9/1000

B = y - mx

= 4 - (-9/1000)(4000)

= 4 + 36

= 40

y = (-9/1000)x + 40

P = (-9/1000)*N + 40