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In 2006, Jenny began selling magazines. The company sold Jenny a beginning packet for $250.00. Jenny's cost for each magazine is 10% of the sales price.

1. Find the linear model for Jenny's cost as a function of the dollar volume of magazines sold.

2. Find the linear model of Jenny's revenue as a function of the dollar volume of magazines sold.

3. Find the linear model for Jenny's profit as a function of the dollar volume of magazines sold.

4. How many dollars of magazines must Jenny sell before she begins to make a profit?

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In 2006, Jenny began selling magazines. The company sold Jenny a beginning packet for $250.00. Jenny's cost for each magazine is 10% of the sales price.

1. Find the linear model for Jenny's cost as a functin of the ...

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