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Set 4: Linear Equations (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

A company's profit is P=50x200P = 50x - 200. What is the break-even point (P=0P=0)?

A.

2

B.

4

✓ Correct
C.

50

D.

200

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. Choice D is the correct answer. 1. Set P=0: 50x200=050x - 200 = 0 2. Add 200: 50x=20050x = 200 3. Divide by 50: x=4x = 4 Choice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice A is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 4

Why others are wrong:
A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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