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OpenStudy (kj4uts):

The profit function for a firm making DVDs is P(x) = 88x - x^2 -1200. Find the number of DVDs at which maximum profit is achieved, and find the maximum profit.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

use this formula: x=-b/2a then plug the x in that function.

OpenStudy (kj4uts):

what numbers do I plug into that formula?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

b is the coefficient of x. a is the coefficient of x^2.

OpenStudy (kj4uts):

I think I figured it out 44 dvds and 736 is the proft

OpenStudy (anonymous):

correct.

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