Precalculus
Precalculus
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ISBN: 9780077538286
Author: Julie Miller
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 1.5, Problem 56PE

For Exercises 55-56, the fixed and variable costs to produce an item are given along with the price at which an item is sold. (See Example 6)

a. Write a linear cost function that represents the cost C x to produce x items.

b. Write a linear revenue function that represents the revenue R x for selling x items.

c. Write a linear profit function that represents the profit P x for producing and selling x items.

d. Determine the break-even point.

Fixed cost: $5625 Variable cost per item: $0 .40 Price at which the item is sold: $1 .30

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