Jocelyn's net profit is ___ when she sells 2 necklaces.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to analyze a graph to find Jocelyn's net profit after selling 2 necklaces. It involves interpreting the coordinates of the graph to determine the profit value, where x is the number of necklaces sold and y is the net profit.
Answer
Jocelyn's net profit is $-12$ when she sells 2 necklaces.
Answer for screen readers
Jocelyn's net profit is $-12$ when she sells 2 necklaces.
Steps to Solve
- Identify the relevant point on the graph
Locate the point on the graph where Jocelyn sold 2 necklaces. This corresponds to the x-coordinate of 2.
- Read the corresponding y-coordinate
Once you find the x-coordinate (2) on the graph, look for the point that intersects the line at this position. Note the corresponding y-coordinate, which represents the net profit.
- Analyze the graph
By examining the graph, you'll determine the y-value at x = 2. This value is what Jocelyn's net profit is when she sells 2 necklaces.
- Conclude the net profit value
Record the y-coordinate you identified in the previous step as Jocelyn's net profit after selling 2 necklaces.
Jocelyn's net profit is $-12$ when she sells 2 necklaces.
More Information
Jocelyn's nets profits indicate she is operating at a loss at the sale of 2 necklaces. This loss includes the fixed cost of materials.
Tips
- Misreading the graph, such as confusing the x and y-axes.
- Incorrectly identifying the profit value by not accurately following the line to the y-axis.
