Question

Rhonda grows and sells pumpkins. The function C = 3n + 25 represents her cost, in dollars, for producing n pumpkins. Her revenue, or the amount she receives for selling n pumpkins, can be represented by the function R = 5n. Which function represents Rhonda’s profit, P, for selling n pumpkins?

Answer 1

P = 2n – 25

Explanation:

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Answer 2

2n + 25

Explanation:

Cost of pumpkin (C) = 3n + 25

Revenue (R) I.e selling price = 5n

Her profit (P) = Selling price (R) - cost price (c)

P = R - C

P = 5n - (3n + 25)

P = 2n - 25

The expression for her profit (p) = 2n - 25