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ISBN: 9780998625720

Author: Lynn Marecek

Publisher: OpenStax College

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Chapter 4, Problem 420PT

In the following exercises, translate to a system of equations and solve.

420. The manufacturer of a granola bar spends $1.20 to make each bar and sells them for $2. The manufacturer also has fixed costs each month of $8,000.

(a) Find the cost function C when x granola bars are manufactured

(b) Find the revenue function R when x granola bars are sold.

(d) Find the break-even point. Interpret what the break-even point means.

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