Question

The function p(x) = –2(x – 9)2 + 100 is used to determine the profit on T-shirts sold for x dollars. What would the profit from sales be if the price of the T-shirts were $15 apiece?

Answer 1

B -$28

Explanation:

Answer 2

$28

Explanation:

Put the given value into the formula and do the arithmetic.

p(15) = -2(15 -9)^2 +100

= -2(6^2) +100

= -72 +100

= 28

The profit on T-shirts selling for $15 would be $28.