Solve the problem.Economists use what is called a Leffer curve to predict the government revenue for tax rates from 0% to 100%. Economists agree that the end points of the curve generate 0 revenue, but disagree on the tax rate that produces the maximum revenue. Suppose an economist produces this rational function  where R is revenue in millions at a tax rate of x percent. Use a graphing calculator to graph the function. What tax rate produces the maximum revenue? What is the maximum revenue?

A. 34.0%; $271 million
B. 36.6%; $268 million
C. 35.8%; $276 million
D. 41.2%; $264 million


Answer: B

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A. 4e8 + e3 B. 4e8 C. e8 + e3 D. e8 - e3

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Add or subtract. Simplify the answer. + 

A.
B.
C.
D.

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Combine.15 +  - 

A. 13
B. 14
C. 12
D. 15

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A. $0.75 B. $2.00 C. -$3.00 D. $3.00

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