document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=123335>Question 123335</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Sharon's revenue R(in dollars) on the sales of x fruitcakes is determined by the fomula R=50x-x^2. Her cost C(in dollars) for producing x fruitcakes is given by the fomula C=2x+40.What value of x is Sharon's profit positive? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Profit is positive when Revenue > Cost<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "50x-x^2 > 2x+40<BR>\n" );
document.write( "48x-x^2 > 40<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x^2-48x+40 < 0<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.84< x < 47.15<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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