Math Problem Statement
a company that sells dirt bikes determines that in order to sell x bikes in a year they should use a unit price of p = 8610 - 0.8x dollars. how many bikes must they sell per year to maximize revenue?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Quadratic Functions
Revenue Maximization
Formulas
Revenue function: R(x) = x * p
Unit price function: p = 8610 - 0.8x
Quadratic revenue function: R(x) = 8610x - 0.8x^2
Vertex formula for maximum: x = -b / (2a)
Theorems
Vertex Theorem of a Parabola
Suitable Grade Level
High School (Grades 9-12)
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