Question

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

Answer 1

28

Explanation:

Answer 2

$28.

Explanation:

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

If the prices (x) = 15 dollars we work out the profit by substituting x = 15 in the above formula:

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

= -2 * 6^2 + 100

= $28.