Annual profit in thousands of dollars is given by the function, P(x) = , where x is the number of items sold in thousands, x 1.

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Annual profit in thousands of dollars is given by the function, P(x) = , where x is the number of items sold in thousands, x > 1.

anonymous · Answer

what is the function? and what is the question?

anonymous · Answer

Hi, this is how the question was worded and given to me. I'm not sure of the function.

anonymous · Answer

He wants us to describe the meaning of the number "1" in the problem.

anonymous · Answer

but the problem doesn't even ask a question. it simple states something. What are you supposed to find out?

anonymous · Answer

it means  that the company starts making profit if they make more than 1000 units.

anonymous · Answer

Is there anything else you can show for that like in number form?

anonymous · Answer

It means P(x) exists for x>1. x is expressed in thousands. which means, they make profit only if they make at least 1000 units.
The problem states describe the meaning of 1. I just did.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks, appreciate your help!

anonymous · Answer

you are welcome