Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 1 - Section 1.2 - Functions and Models - Exercises - Page 72: 19b

Answer

$P(500)=-20$ (loss of $\$ 20)$

Work Step by Step

b. The profit function found in part (a) is $P(x)= 0.10x-70$ For x= 500 (items sold) $P(500)=0.1\cdot 500-70=50-70=-20$ (negative profit = loss)
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