Calculus with Applications (10th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Linear Functions - 1.2 Linear Functions and Applications - 1.2 Exercises - Page 25: 39

Answer

$P(x)=20x-900$ The company should not go ahead with production of new product

Work Step by Step

Substituting for $R(x)$ and $C(x)$ in the equation $R(x)=C(x)$ gives $85x+900=105x$ $20x=900$ $x=45$ The firm breaks even by selling 45 units, which is the break-even quantity. If the company sells more than 45 units, it makes a profit. Since there is no more than 38 units can be sold, the company doesn't make a profit manufacturing new product. Hence, it should not go ahead with production of new product The profit function $P(x)$ $P(x)=R(x)-C(x)$ $P(x)=105x-85x-900$ $P(x)=20x-900$
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