OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §2.5 Quadratic Equations · Exercise 67 · Algebra · Quadratics

Quadratic Equations · Exercise 67

The cost function for a certain company is $C = 60 x + 300$ and the revenue is given by $R = 100 x - 0.5 x^{2} .$ Recall that profit is revenue minus cost. Set up a quadratic equation and find two values of x (production level) that will create a profit of $300.

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §2.5 Quadratic Equations · Exercise 67

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