To calculate the smallest amount, that can charge in dollars to make a profit of at least
The smallest amount the fundraiser can charge for each box is
Given:
The function of the profit of the fundraiser in dollars is:
where
Formula Used:
Calculation:
The given function is:
Now, to make a profit of at least
Comparing the above equation with quadratic equation of the form
Using the quadratic formula to find the values of
Next, simplifying the values of
And
Among the two values of
Hence, the smallest amount that can be charged is
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