Question: It costs a beekeeper $2.52 to make each pint jar of honey, and she sells the jars to stores at a price of $3.59 each.

It costs a beekeeper $2.52 to make each pint jar of honey, and she sells the jars to stores at a price of $3.59 each. Her other monthly costs are the lease of the land and building $700, general supplies and equipment $165, utilities $310, transportation $300 and fixed salaries $4100 .

What is the monthly break even point for the number of pints made and sold to the nearest integer?

The beekeeper decides to give herself a raise amounting to $180 per month.

What is the monthly break even point to the nearest integer after the change?

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