Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 9 - Section 9.1 - Quadratic Functions and Models - Exercises - Page 629: 26

Answer

Maximum revenue when $p={\$} 80$ $R={\$} 12,800.$

Work Step by Step

$q=-2p+320$ Revenue is $R=pq=-2p^{2}+320\mathrm{p}$. The graph of R(p) is a parabola (that opens down). $a=-2, b=320, c=0.$ Maximum revenue occurs at the vertex, when $p=-\displaystyle \frac{b}{2a}=-\frac{320}{2(-2)}={\$} 80$ The corresponding revenue is $R=-2(80)^{2}+320(80)={\$} 12,800$
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