The revenue (in dollars) form the sale ofxcar seats is given byR(x)=80x−0.02x2, for 0≤x≤3000. (a) Find the average change in revenue if production is changed from 1200 car seats to 1800 car seats. (b) Find the instantaneous rate of change in revenue at a production level of 1500 car seats, given thatR′(x)=80−0.04x.

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The revenue (in dollars) form the sale ofxcar seats is given byR(x)=80x−0.02x2, for 0≤x≤3000.

(a) Find the average change in revenue if production is changed from 1200 car seats to 1800 car seats.

(b) Find the instantaneous rate of change in revenue at a production level of 1500 car seats, given thatR′(x)=80−0.04x.

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