A company loses $5,400 as the result of a manufacturing defect. Each of the 8 owners have agreed to contribute an equal amount, x, to help pay for the losses.

Part A
Which expression shows the total loss after the owners contribute some money?
–5400 + 8x
5400 – 8x
–5400 ÷ 8x
–5400 × 8x
Part B
How much did each owner contribute if the total loss is $600 after their contributions?
$480
$675
$600
$500

The amount the company loses is expressed as a negative number to

indicate the direction of the cash flow.

Correct responses:

The amount the company loses = $5,400

Number of owners = 8

Amount each owner agree to contribute to pay for the losses = x

Part A

The loss of the company = $5,400

The amount lost can be expressed as -5,400

The amount by which the loss is reduced after all contributions = 8·x

The expression that shows the total loss after the owners contribute some money is therefore;

Part B

The total loss after all contributions = $600

Therefore;

-600 = -5,400 + 8·x

8·x = 5,400 - 600

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A. 5400-8x

B. $600

Step-by-step explanation:

5400-8x=600

8x=5400-600

x=4800/8=600

2.   2 3/5.

3.   2 1/2.

step-by-step explanation:

6 - 3 2/5

= 6 -   17/5

= 30/5 - 17/5

= 13/5

= 2 3/5 (answer).

5 1/4 - 2 3/4

= 21/4 - 11/4

= 10/4

= 2 1/2 (answer).

answer: d. $20

step-by-step explanation:

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