In each problem, find the following. (a) A function R(x) that describes the total revenue received (b)

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In each problem, find the following.
(a) A function R(x) that describes the total revenue received
(b) The graph of the function from part (a)
(c) The number of unsold seats that will produce the maximum revenue
(d) The maximum revenue


A charter bus charges a fare of $48 per person, plus $2 per person for each unsold seat on the bus. The bus has 42 seats. Let x represent the number of unsold seats. To find R(x), multiply the number riding, 42 - x, by the price per ticket, 48 + 2x.

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Intermediate Algebra

ISBN: 9780134895987

13th Edition

Authors: Margaret Lial, John Hornsby, Terry McGinnis

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