A University Schedules Summer School Courses Based on Anticipated Enrollment

question 37

Essay

A university schedules summer school courses based on anticipated enrollment. The cost for faculty compensation, laboratories, student services, and allocated overhead for a computer class is $8500. If students pay $420 to enroll in the course, how large would enrollment have to be for the university to break even?

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Definitions:

Knee Joint

A crucial hinge joint connecting the thigh to the lower leg, facilitating movements like walking, jumping, and squatting.

Flexion

Flexion is a movement that decreases the angle between two body parts, such as bending an elbow or knee.

Subscapular Bursa

A fluid-filled sac located between the shoulder blade (scapula) and the rib cage that helps reduce friction during shoulder movements.

Shoulder Joint

A ball-and-socket joint that connects the upper arm to the torso, allowing a wide range of arm movements.