Polynomials are set of expressions with variables that are usually used in operations.
*2x^2 +3x-2
2x^4+3x^3(2x^3+2x)=4x^7+4x^5+6x^6+6x^4
*(^ is the raised exponent)
I got 16,000 tubes are sold in half a day because there are 720 minutes in 12 hours, and 43,200 seconds in 720 minutes then you divide by 2.7 and get 16,000
4/15 should be your answer!