Question

The function f(x) = -x2 + 40x – 336 models the daily profit, in dollars, a shop makes for selling donut

combos, where x is the number of combos sold and f(x) is the amount of profit.
Part A: Determine the vertex. What does this calculation mean in the context of the problem? Show
the work that leads to the answer. (5 points)
Part B: Determine the x-intercepts. What do these values mean in the context of the problem? Show
the work that leads to the answer. (5 points)

Answer 1

Explanation:

a) Vertex: (19.99,64)

Input the function into calculator and find the max

b)Two x-intercepts. (12,0), (28,0)