C = 72 + 16x.

Question

to break even in a manufacturing business, income or revenue R must equal the cost of production C. the cost C to produce x skateboards is C=72+16x. the skateboards are sold wholesale for $19 each, so revenue R, is given by R=19x. find how many skateboards the manufacturers need to produce and sell to break even.

Answer 1

Break even means (C)ost = (R)evenue

 

If c = 72 + 16x

and r = 19x

then 72+16x = 19x

therefore 3x = 72 or   x = 24 skateboards