The demand for cat food is given by D ( x ) = 140 e − 0.03 x where x is the number of units sold and D(x) is the price in dollars. Find the revenue function. R ( x ) = Incorrect syntax error Find the number of units sold that will maximize the revenue. Find the price that will yield the maximum revenue.

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Answer: The answer is as follows:

Explanation:

Given that,

D(x) =140[tex]e^{-0.03x}[/tex]

Revenue Function, R(x) = x × D(x)

= 140x[tex]e^{-0.03x}[/tex]

For maximizing revenue,

R'(x) = 0

140[tex]e^{-0.03x}[/tex] + 140x[tex]e^{-0.03x}[/tex]×(-0.03) = 0

[tex]e^{-0.03x}[/tex](140-4.2x) = 0

x = [tex]\frac{140}{4.2}[/tex]

= [tex]\frac{100}{3}[/tex]Number of units sold

Price = [tex]140e^{-0.03\times\frac{100}{3} }[/tex]

= 51.50 ⇒ price that will yield the maximum revenue