document.write( "Question 920574: Rite-Cut riding lawnmowers obey the demand equation p= -1/20x+1070. The cost of producing x lawnmowers is given by the function C(x)= 110x+6,000.
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document.write( "a. Express the revenue R as a function of x. Simplify answer, do not factor.
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document.write( "b. Express the profit P as a function of x. Simplify answer, do not factor
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document.write( "c. Find the value of x that maximizes profit. What is the maximum profit?
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document.write( "d. What price should be charged in order to maximize profit?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #558448 by ewatrrr(24785)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! p= -1/20x+1070, C(x)= 110x+6,000 \n" ); document.write( "a) R = px = (-1/20)x^2 + 1070x \n" ); document.write( "....... \n" ); document.write( "b) P = (-1/20)x^2 + 1070x - 110x - 6000 \n" ); document.write( "P = (-1/20)x^2 + 960x - 6000 \n" ); document.write( "...... \n" ); document.write( "c) P = (-.05)(x - 9600)^2 + $4,602,000 \n" ); document.write( "x = 9600 maximizes profit to $4,602,000 \n" ); document.write( "....... \n" ); document.write( "d) p= -1/20(9600)+1070 = $590 \n" ); document.write( " |