The profit (in thousands of dollars) of a company is given by P(x) = -8x2 + 32x + 14.

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andre [41]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The profit (in thousands of dollars) of a company is given by the function:

$\displaystyle P(x) = -8x^2+32x+14$

And we want to find the maximum profit of the company.

Since the function is a quadratic with a negative leading coefficient, the maximum profit will occur at its vertex. Recall that the vertex of a quadratic is given by:

$\displaystyle \text{Vertex} = \left(-\frac{b}{2a}, f\left(-\frac{b}{2a}\right)\right)$

Find the x-coordinate of the vertex. In this case, a = -8, b = 32, and c = 14. Hence:

$\displaystyle x=-\frac{(32)}{2(-8)}=\frac{32}{16}=2$

To find the maximum profit, substitute this value back into the function. Hence:

$\displaystyle P(2) = -8(2)^2+32(2) + 14 = 46$

Therefore, the maximum profit of the company is 46 thousand dollars.

Our answer is C.

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