The cost of T-SHIRTS R US to make shirts is a set up fee of $25 plus $5 per shirt. The cost of SHIRTS 4 LESS is $50 for a set up fee and $4 per shirt. When would the costs be the same? (How many t-shirts would you need to purchase) Which company would you choose? Explain.

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The cost of T-SHIRTS R US to make shirts is a set up fee of $25 plus $5 per shirt. The cost of SHIRTS 4 LESS is $50 for a set up fee and $4 per shirt. When would the costs be the same? (How many t-shirts would you need to purchase)  Which company would you choose? Explain.

Damon · Accepted Answer

25 + 5 n = 50 + 4 n n = 25 If you want less than 25 shirts, choose R US