14.The demand function for a new product is p(x) = - 2x + 7 , where p is the selling price of the product and x is the number sold in thousands. The cost function is C(x) = x + 2 . a) Determine an equation for the profit, in standard form and in function notation. b) How many units must be sold for the company to break even?

14.The demand function for a new product is p(x) = - 2x + 7 , where p is the selling price of the product and x is the number sold in thousands. The cost function is C(x) = x + 2 . a) Determine an equation for the profit, in standard form and in function notation. b) How many units must be sold for the company to break even?

Managerial Economics: A Problem Solving Approach

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Chapter7: Economies Of Scale And Scope

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