SOLUTION: Donut Delights, Inc. has determined that when x donuts are made daily, the profit P is given by: P(x) = –0.002 x2 + 4.3x – 130 (a) What is the company’s profit if 700 donuts are m

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Question 872972: Donut Delights, Inc. has determined that when x donuts are made daily, the profit P is given by: P(x) = –0.002 x2 + 4.3x – 130
(a) What is the company’s profit if 700 donuts are made daily?
(b) How many donuts should be made daily in order to maximize the company’s profit?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi
a)P(700) = –0.002(700)^2 + 4.3(700) – 130
b)P(x) = -.002(x - 1075)^2 + 12111.25 - 130 4.3%2F%28-.002%292 = 1075
P(x) = -.002(x - 1075)^2 + 2,18.25
1075 donuts maximizes profits