The total revenue R earned per day (in dollars) from a pet-sitting service is given by $R ( p ) = - 12 p ^ { 2 } + 150 p$
Where p is the price charged per pet (in dollars).

Find the revenue when the price per pet is $3.

A)$372.00
B)$352.00
C)$382.00
D)$362.00
E)$342.00

Question

The total revenue R earned per day (in dollars) from a pet-sitting service is given by   $R ( p ) = - 12 p ^ { 2 } + 150 p$  
Where p is the price charged per pet (in dollars).
 
Find the revenue when the price per pet is $3.
 
A)$372.00
B)$352.00
C)$382.00
D)$362.00
E)$342.00

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the revenue when the price per pet is $3, substitute $p = 3$ into the revenue function:  $R(3) = -12(3)^2 + 150(3) = -12(9) + 450 = -108 + 450 = 342$.  Thus, the revenue is $342.00.

The Total Revenue R Earned Per Day (In Dollars) from a Pet-Sitting