Math Problem Statement

If the revenue function for a particular commodity is R(p) = −53p2 + 69p, what is the (linear) demand function q(p)? q(p) =

Give a reason for your answer.

R = q − p

R = p + q

R = p q

R = pq

R = q p

Solution

To derive the demand function q(p)q(p) from the given revenue function, we first need to understand the relationship between revenue, price, and quantity.

The revenue function R(p)R(p) is typically expressed as: R(p)=pq(p)R(p) = p \cdot q(p) where pp is the price, and q(p)q(p) is the demand function (quantity demanded at price pp).

We are given the revenue function: R(p)=53p2+69pR(p) = -53p^2 + 69p Using the equation R(p)=pq(p)R(p) = p \cdot q(p), we can solve for q(p)q(p) by dividing the revenue function by pp: q(p)=R(p)p=53p2+69ppq(p) = \frac{R(p)}{p} = \frac{-53p^2 + 69p}{p}

Simplifying: q(p)=53p+69q(p) = -53p + 69

So, the demand function is: q(p)=53p+69q(p) = -53p + 69

Reason for the answer:

We found the demand function by recognizing that revenue is the product of price and quantity (R=pqR = p \cdot q). By dividing the revenue function by price, we isolated the demand function.

Expanded questions:

  1. How does the demand function affect the price as pp increases?
  2. What happens to the quantity demanded as price approaches 0?
  3. What is the slope of the demand function and what does it represent economically?
  4. Can you find the price where revenue is maximized?
  5. What is the significance of the intercept in the demand function?

Tip:

Always remember that revenue is the product of price and quantity when working with these types of functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Revenue Function
Demand Function
Linear Equations

Formulas

Revenue function: R(p) = p * q(p)
Demand function: q(p) = R(p) / p
Linear form: y = mx + b

Theorems

Linear Function Theorem: The graph of a linear function is a straight line.
Revenue-Demand Relationship: Revenue is the product of price and quantity.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12