Question

if x represents the number of items produced, write a cost function, a revenue function and determine anatically how many items must be produced before a profit is shown. The fixed cost is $500, te cost to produce one item is $15and the selling price is $25

Answer 1

Cost Function is 500+15x.
Revenue function is 25x

Setting equal to find break even production yeilds 25x=500+15x; solve for X

Answer 2

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