Answer:
$519
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the amount of profit made expressed as y=-2x^2+105x-859
At maximum profit, dy/dx = 0
dy/dx = -4x + 105
0 = -4x + 105
4x = 105
x = 105/4
x = 26.25
Substitute into the original function
y=-2x^2+105x-859
y=-2(26.25)^2+105(26.25)-859
y = - 1,378.125+2,756.25-859
y = 519.125
Hence the maximum amount of profit the company can make is $519
Answer: 120 seconds
Step-by-step explanation: In order to find the maximum value of a function, you can take the derivative of the function and equalize the result to 0.
f'(x)=(-3x^2 + 12x)'=-6x+12=0
x=2
When x is 2, the function will reach its maximum value.
f(2)=-3(2)^2 + 12.2 = -12 + 24 = 12
The maximum value (f(x)) is equal to 12 and the time passed is 2 minutes which is equal to 120 seconds.
