Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

The profit (in dollars) obtained from producing and selling xx units of a certain item is modeled by P(x)=100x−2x2−5e−0.1x,x≥0.P(x)=100x-2x^{2}-5e^{-0.1x}, \quad x\ge 0. Using a graphing calculator or numerical methods, which production level is closest to the number of units that maximizes profit? a) 1515 b) 5050 c) 2525 d) 3535

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