Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Graphs and Functions - 2.4 Linear Functions - 2.4 Exercises - Page 232: 82

Answer

$50$ units, worse.

Work Step by Step

Step 1. In this case, $C(x)=220x+1000$ and $R(x)=240x$, the break-even point can be found when $C(x)=R(x)$ Step 2. Solve $220x+1000=240x$ to get $x=1000/20=50$ units. (break-even point increased) Step 3. At the break-even point, we have $C(50)=R(50)=240(50)=12000$ dollars. Step 4. The manager will not be better off because he/she needs to produce more units to reach the break-even point.
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