Math Problem Statement

A manufacturer of DVD players has weekly fixed costs of $1,520 and variable costs of $12.50 per units for one particular model. The company sells this model to dealers for $19.50 each. Match the statement with the correct answer.

Write the function for the weekly total costs, C(x). ---Select--- Write the function for the total revenue function, R(x). ---Select--- Write the function for the profit function, P(x). ---Select--- This is the cost (in dollars) of producing 150 DVD players. ---Select--- This is the profit (in dollars) when 150 DVD players are sold but since it is negative it means that the company loses money when 150 DVD players are sold. ---Select--- Each additional DVD player sold increases the profit by this many dollars. ---Select--- This is the revenue (in dollars) generated from the sale of 150 DVD players. ---Select---

Solution

Let's break down the components to match each part of the problem with the correct answer. We'll define the functions and evaluate them based on the given information.

Given:

  • Fixed costs (weekly): $1,520
  • Variable costs per unit: $12.50
  • Selling price per unit: $19.50

1. Write the function for the weekly total costs, C(x)C(x):

The total cost function includes both fixed costs and variable costs. The formula is: C(x)=Fixed costs+(Variable cost per unit×Number of units)C(x) = \text{Fixed costs} + (\text{Variable cost per unit} \times \text{Number of units}) C(x)=1,520+12.50xC(x) = 1,520 + 12.50x So, the total cost function is: C(x)=1,520+12.50xC(x) = 1,520 + 12.50x

2. Write the function for the total revenue function, R(x)R(x):

Revenue is calculated by multiplying the number of units sold by the selling price per unit. The formula is: R(x)=Selling price per unit×Number of unitsR(x) = \text{Selling price per unit} \times \text{Number of units} R(x)=19.50xR(x) = 19.50x So, the total revenue function is: R(x)=19.50xR(x) = 19.50x

3. Write the function for the profit function, P(x)P(x):

Profit is calculated as total revenue minus total costs. The formula is: P(x)=R(x)C(x)P(x) = R(x) - C(x) P(x)=19.50x(1,520+12.50x)P(x) = 19.50x - (1,520 + 12.50x) Simplifying: P(x)=19.50x1,52012.50xP(x) = 19.50x - 1,520 - 12.50x P(x)=7x1,520P(x) = 7x - 1,520 So, the profit function is: P(x)=7x1,520P(x) = 7x - 1,520

4. The cost (in dollars) of producing 150 DVD players:

To find the cost for producing 150 DVD players, substitute x=150x = 150 into the cost function C(x)C(x): C(150)=1,520+12.50(150)C(150) = 1,520 + 12.50(150) C(150)=1,520+1,875=3,395C(150) = 1,520 + 1,875 = 3,395 So, the cost of producing 150 DVD players is $3,395.

5. The profit (in dollars) when 150 DVD players are sold:

To find the profit when 150 DVD players are sold, substitute x=150x = 150 into the profit function P(x)P(x): P(150)=7(150)1,520P(150) = 7(150) - 1,520 P(150)=1,0501,520=470P(150) = 1,050 - 1,520 = -470 So, the company loses $470 when selling 150 DVD players.

6. Each additional DVD player sold increases the profit by this many dollars:

The profit per additional DVD player is the coefficient of xx in the profit function P(x)=7x1,520P(x) = 7x - 1,520, which is $7.

7. The revenue (in dollars) generated from the sale of 150 DVD players:

To find the revenue when 150 DVD players are sold, substitute x=150x = 150 into the revenue function R(x)R(x): R(150)=19.50(150)R(150) = 19.50(150) R(150)=2,925R(150) = 2,925 So, the revenue generated from selling 150 DVD players is $2,925.


Summary:

  1. The total cost function: C(x)=1,520+12.50xC(x) = 1,520 + 12.50x
  2. The total revenue function: R(x)=19.50xR(x) = 19.50x
  3. The profit function: P(x)=7x1,520P(x) = 7x - 1,520
  4. The cost of producing 150 DVD players: $3,395
  5. The profit (or loss) when 150 DVD players are sold: -$470 (loss)
  6. Each additional DVD player sold increases the profit by: $7
  7. The revenue generated from selling 150 DVD players: $2,925

Do you need further details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions to expand this concept:

  1. How many DVD players must the company sell to break even?
  2. What is the company's profit if they sell 500 DVD players in a week?
  3. How would a change in the fixed costs affect the break-even point?
  4. What is the marginal cost of producing each additional DVD player?
  5. If the selling price is increased to $22.50, what happens to the profit function?

Tip: In cost-profit analysis, understanding the break-even point helps determine when revenue covers all costs, resulting in zero profit or loss.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Functions
Profit and Loss
Cost and Revenue Analysis

Formulas

Total cost function: C(x) = 1,520 + 12.50x
Total revenue function: R(x) = 19.50x
Profit function: P(x) = 7x - 1,520
Cost for producing 150 units: C(150) = 1,520 + 12.50(150) = 3,395
Profit for 150 units: P(150) = 7(150) - 1,520 = -470
Revenue for 150 units: R(150) = 19.50(150) = 2,925

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12