# For a certain product, the revenue is given by R = 40: and the cost is given by C = 20x + 1600. To obtain a profit, the revenue must be greater than the cost. For what values of x will there be a profit?

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For a certain product, the revenue is given by R = 40: and the cost is given by C = 20x + 1600. To obtain a profit, the revenue must be greater than the cost. For what values of x will there be a profit?

2020-11-09
The revenue must be greater than the cost so we write:
R>C
Substitute given functions:
40x>20x+1600
Subtract 20x from both sides:
20x>1600
Divide both sides by 20:
x>80
There will be a profit for x values greater than 80.

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