SOLUTION: Suppose that the cost C, in dollars, of producing x chairs is given by C= 2x^2 - 40x + 2400. How many chairs can be produced for $4650?

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Question 113966: Suppose that the cost C, in dollars, of producing x chairs

is given by C= 2x^2 - 40x + 2400. How many chairs can be produced for $4650?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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4,650=2X^2-40X+2400
2X^2-40X+2400-4650=0
2X^2-40X-2250=0
2(X^2-20X-1125)=0
2(X-45)(X+25)=0
X-45=0
X=45 ANSWER.
X-25=0
X=25 ANSWER.
THE BEST BUSINESS CHOICE WOULD BE TO MAKE 45 CHAIRS FOR $4,650 RATHER THEN ONLY 25 CHAIRS.