Question

The function of f(x) = 3x + 6,000 represents the amount of money a tablet is being sold for, where x is the number of tablets being manufactured. The function g(x) = 20x - 400 represents the cost of production, where x is the number of tablets being manufactured. The function g(x) = 20x - 400 represents the cost of production, where x is the number of tablets being manufactured. What is (f - g)(300)? Explain.

A. $1,300 is the cost of manufacturing 300 tablets

B. $12,500 is the cost of manufacturing 300 tablets.

C. $1,300 is the profit made from 300 tablets.

D. $12,500 is the profit made from 300 tablets.

Answer 1

(f - g)(300) = $1,300 is the profit made from 300 tablets

Explanation:

(f - g)(300) is the profit made from 300 tablets

(f - g)(x) = (3 x + 6,000) - (20 x - 400)

- Simplify it

(f - g)(x) = 3 x + 6,000 - 20 x + 400

- Add like terms

(f - g)(x) = -17 x + 6,400

Substitute x by 300

(f - g)(300) = -17(300) + 6,400

(f - g)(300) = -5,100 + 6,400

(f - g)(300) = $1,300

The profit is $1,300