Question

The revenue each season from tickets at the theme park is represented by t(c)=5x. The cost to pay the employees each season is represented by r(x)=(1.5)^x. Examine the graph of the combined function for total profit and estimate the profit after four seasons

Answer 1

14.9

Explanation:

Answer 2

The profit after 4 seasons is 14.938 units

Explanation:

To quickly solve this problem, we can use a calculator or any graphing tool

to examine both graphs

Revenue

t(x)=5x

Cost

r(x)=(1.5)^x

Profit

P = Revenue - costs = t(x) -r(x)

P = 5x - (1.5)^x

The profit after 4 seasons is 14.938 units