The total revenue R earned (in thousands of dollars) from manufacturing handheld video games is given by $R ( p ) = - 25 p ^ { 2 } + 1200 p$
Where p is the price per unit (in dollars).

Find the revenue when the price per unit is $20.

A)$14,000,300
B)$14,000,200
C)$14,000,400
D)$14,000,000
E)$14,000,100

Question

The total revenue R earned (in thousands of dollars) from manufacturing handheld video games is given by   $R ( p ) = - 25 p ^ { 2 } + 1200 p$  
Where p is the price per unit (in dollars).
 
Find the revenue when the price per unit is $20.
 
A)$14,000,300
B)$14,000,200
C)$14,000,400
D)$14,000,000
E)$14,000,100

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the revenue when the price per unit is $20, substitute $20 for p in the revenue equation: $R(20) = -25(20)^2 + 1200(20) = -25(400) + 24000 = -10000 + 24000 = 14000$. Since the revenue R is given in thousands of dollars, $14,000 translates to $14,000,000.

The Total Revenue R Earned (In Thousands of Dollars) from Manufacturing