Math Problem Statement

For the cost and price functions below, find a) the number, q, of units that produces maximum profit; b) the price, p, per unit that produces maximum profit; and c) the maximum profit, P. C(q) = 80 + 13q; p = 73 - 2q

Solution

The problem provides two functions:

  1. Cost function: C(q)=80+13qC(q) = 80 + 13q
  2. Price function: p=732qp = 73 - 2q

We are tasked with finding: a) The quantity qq that produces maximum profit, b) The price pp per unit at this qq, c) The maximum profit PP.

Steps to solve:

  1. Revenue function R(q)R(q): Revenue is the product of price and quantity: R(q)=pq=(732q)q=73q2q2R(q) = p \cdot q = (73 - 2q) \cdot q = 73q - 2q^2

  2. Profit function P(q)P(q): Profit is revenue minus cost: P(q)=R(q)C(q)=(73q2q2)(80+13q)=73q2q28013qP(q) = R(q) - C(q) = (73q - 2q^2) - (80 + 13q) = 73q - 2q^2 - 80 - 13q Simplifying the profit function: P(q)=2q2+60q80P(q) = -2q^2 + 60q - 80

  3. Maximizing profit: To find the maximum profit, take the derivative of the profit function and set it equal to zero: dPdq=4q+60\frac{dP}{dq} = -4q + 60 Setting the derivative to zero: 4q+60=0-4q + 60 = 0 Solving for qq: q=604=15q = \frac{60}{4} = 15

Thus, the number of units that produces maximum profit is q=15q = 15.


Would you like the detailed steps for the next parts? Here are related questions:

  1. How do you calculate the price per unit at the maximum profit?
  2. What are the steps for determining the maximum profit?
  3. What is the significance of the second derivative in confirming a maximum?
  4. How can this process be applied to other cost-revenue scenarios?
  5. Why does setting the derivative to zero give the maximum?

Tip: Maximizing profit often involves solving a quadratic equation derived from the profit function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Optimization
Revenue and Profit Functions
Quadratic Equations
Derivatives

Formulas

Revenue function: R(q) = p * q
Profit function: P(q) = R(q) - C(q)
Derivative of profit function: dP/dq = 0 (for maximum profit)

Theorems

First Derivative Test for Optimization

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, Early College