Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 3 - Section 3.2 - Problem Solving and Business Applications Using Systems of Equations - Exercise Set - Page 204: 6

Answer

$x=750, P(x)=20x-15000$

Work Step by Step

Given: $C(x)=15000+12x$ and $R(x)=32x$ After equating the given two equation, we get $20x=15000$ or, $x=750$ Now, $P(x)=32x-(15000+12x)$ or, $P(x)=20x-15000$ Thus, $x=750, P(x)=20x-15000$
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