The cost and revenue function in dollar terms for  McBurger fast-food is given as follows:               C(x) = 200x + 200/x+4            and   R(x) = 50x     If  x  is measured in thousands  of units, what is the break-even point for this fast food joint?

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The cost and revenue function in dollar terms for  McBurger fast-food is given as follows:

 

           

C(x) = 200x + 200/x+4            and   R(x) = 50x

 

 

If  x  is measured in thousands  of units, what is the break-even point for this fast food joint?

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