The demand function for a product is given below. p = 30 − 3x, 0 < x < 10 (a) Find the price elasticity of demand when x = 5. (b) Find the values of x and p that maximize the total revenue. x = units p = $ (c) For the value of x found in part (b), find the price elasticity of demand.

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Section2.4: Average Rate Of Change Of A Function
Problem 4.2E: bThe average rate of change of the linear function f(x)=3x+5 between any two points is ________.
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The demand function for a product is given below.

p = 30 − 3x,     0 < x < 10
(a) Find the price elasticity of demand when
x = 5.



(b) Find the values of x and p that maximize the total revenue.
x  =    units
p  =  $  


(c) For the value of x found in part (b), find the price elasticity of demand.
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