SOLUTION: How do i calculate the maximum profit of -10x^2 + 1700x - 60000

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Question 240058: How do i calculate the maximum profit of -10x^2 + 1700x - 60000
Answer by stanbon(48568) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do i calculate the maximum profit of
P(x) = -10x^2 + 1700x - 60000
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You have a quadratic with a = -10, b = 1700, c = -60000
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Max occurs when x = -b/2a = -1700/(2*-10) = 85
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P(85) = -10*(85)^2 + 1700*85 - 600000
P(85) = $12,250
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Cheers,
Stan H.