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The total revenue in rupees received from the sale of x units of a product is given by R(x) = 13x2 + 26x + 15. Find the marginal revenue when x = 7. - Mathematics

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The total revenue in rupees received from the sale of x units of a product is given by R(x) = 13x2 + 26x + 15. Find the marginal revenue when x = 7.

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Solution

R(x) = 13x2 + 26x + 15

Marginal revenue `= (dR)/dx = d/dx`

`(13x^2 + 26x + 15)`

= 13 × 2x + 26

= 26x + 26

∴ (MR)x=7

= 26 × 7 + 26

= 182 + 26

= 208

Marginal revenue (when x = 7) = Rs. 208

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Chapter 6: Application of Derivatives - Exercise 6.1 [Page 198]

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NCERT Mathematics Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12
Chapter 6 Application of Derivatives
Exercise 6.1 | Q 16 | Page 198

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