Question

The cost to produce one laptop computer is $750 plus a one-

time fixed cost of $130,600 for research
and development. The revenue received from selling one laptop computer is $1375.
(a) Write a formula that gives the cost of producing x laptop computers.
(b) Write a formula that gives the revenue R from selling x laptop computers.
(C) How many laptop computers need to be sold to yield a positive profit?

Answer 1

Explanation:

(a) C = 750x + 130,600

(b) R = 1375x - 130,600

(c) Y > 1375x - 130,600

95 x 1375 = 130625

Profit: $ 25