Solve the problem.P(x) = -x3 + 12x2 - 36x + 400, x ? 3 is an approximation to the total profit (in thousands of dollars) from the sale of x hundred thousand tires. Find the number of hundred thousands of tires that must be sold to maximize profit.

A. 3 hundred thousand
B. 7 hundred thousand
C. 6 hundred thousand
D. 2 hundred thousand


Answer: C

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A. 4% B. 12% C. 30% D. 18%

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Write the expression in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers.

A. -- 3
B. -- i
C. + i
D. -+ i

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Provide an appropriate response.Explain how the equation log x = 1 could be solved using the graph of f(x) = log x.

What will be an ideal response?

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Perform the indicated row operations on the following matrix. (-2)R1 + R2 ? R2

A.
B.
C.
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