Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 3 - Section 3.2 - Problem Solving and Business Applications Using Systems of Equations - Exercise Set - Page 204: 5

Answer

$x=1500, P(x)=17x-25500$

Work Step by Step

Given: $C(x)=25500+15x$ and $R(x)=32x$ After equating the given two equation, we get $17x=25500$ or, $x=1500$ Now, $P(x)=32x-(25500+15x)$ or, $P(x)=17x-25500$ Thus, $x=1500, P(x)=17x-25500$
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