The function C(x) = 15x + 4000 represents the cost to produce x number of items. Find the average cost function, then determine the number of items that should be produced so that the average cost is less than $65.

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Problem 7.118TI: The function C(x)=5x+900 represents the cost to produce x, number of items. Find ? the average cost...
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The function C(x) = 15x + 4000 represents the cost to produce x number of items. Find the average cost function, then determine the number of items that should be produced so that the average cost is less than $65.

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