SOLUTION: the profit of selling x tables is given by p(x)=20000+80x-0.4x^2. how many tables should be made to maximize profits?

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Question 616382: the profit of selling x tables is given by p(x)=20000+80x-0.4x^2. how many tables should be made to maximize profits?
Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the maximum is the vertex, on the axis of symmetry

the equation is ___ x = -b / (2a) ___ from ax^2 + bx + c

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