College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 5 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 5.1 - Page 528: 64

Answer

a. C(x) = 0.02x + 30000 b. R(x) = 0.5x c. 62500 cards

Work Step by Step

a. Each card (x) costs $0.02 (0.02x)$. The initial investment was 30000. C(x) = 0.02x + 30000 b. Each card (x) generates ($0.50) R(x) = 0.5x c. Set R(x) = C(x) 0.5x = 0.02x + 30000 0.48x = 30000 x = 62500
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