Solve the Problem. -Northwest Molded Molds Plastic Handles Which Cost $0.20 Per Handle

question 108

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Northwest Molded molds plastic handles which cost $0.20 per handle to mold. The fixed cost to run the molding machine is $5,253 per week. If the company sells the handles for $3.20 each, how many handles must
Be molded and sold weekly to break even?

• A) 1,167 handles
• B) 1,544 handles
• C) 26,265 handles
• D) 1,751 handles

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