Watson's Fish Company buys whole salmon from various fishermen is at $4 per pound and sells the fish to restaurants for $7 per pound. Its fixed costs are $32,130 per month. How many pounds must be sold to break even, and how many pounds must be sold to earn a profit of $16,020 per month?

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Watson's Fish Company buys whole salmon from various fishermen is at $4 per
pound and sells the fish to restaurants for $7 per pound. Its fixed costs
are $32,130 per month. How many pounds must be sold to break even, and how
many pounds must be sold to earn a profit of $16,020 per month?
Transcribed Image Text:Watson's Fish Company buys whole salmon from various fishermen is at $4 per pound and sells the fish to restaurants for $7 per pound. Its fixed costs are $32,130 per month. How many pounds must be sold to break even, and how many pounds must be sold to earn a profit of $16,020 per month?
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