The following function represents the profit P(n), in dollars, that a concert promoter makes by selling tickets for n dollars each:

P(n) = -250n2 + 3,250n - 9,000

Part A: What are the zeroes of the above function, and what do they represent? Show your work. (4 points)

Question

The following function represents the profit P(n), in dollars, that a concert promoter makes by selling tickets for n dollars each:

P(n) = -250n2 + 3,250n - 9,000

Part A: What are the zeroes of the above function, and what do they represent? Show your work. (4 points)

cj49 · Answer

P(n)=-250n2+3,250n-9,000
0=-250n2+3,250-9,000
0=-250(n2+13n+36)
0=n2+13n+36
0=n-9 and n-4
n=9 and 4