Question

An aircraft factory manufactures airplane engines. The unit cost (the cost in dollars to make each airplane engine) depends on the number of engines made. If engines are made, then the unit cost is given by the function . What is the minimum unit cost?C(x)=x^2-520x+73458

Answer 1

Answer:

Minimum unit cost = 5,858

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the function : C(x)=x^2−520x+73458

To find the minimum unit cost :

Take the derivative of C(x) with respect to x

dC/dx = 2x - 520

Set = 0

2x - 520

2x = 520

x = 260

To minimize unit cost, 260 engines must be produced

Hence, minimum unit cost will be :

C(x)=x^2−520x+73458

Put x = 260

C(260) = 260^2−520(260) + 73458

= 5,858