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Computer Manufacturing The following table shows the relationship between the number of computers manufactured and sold by a company each day and the company’s profit for that day.
Number of Computers Made and Sold |
20 |
30 |
40 |
50 |
60 |
70 |
80 |
Profit for the Company ($) |
0 |
5000 |
8000 |
9000 |
8000 |
5000 |
0 |
a. Plot the points and connect them to graph the underlying function.
b. How many computers should be made and sold each day to achieve the maximum profit?
c. If the company wants to earn a profit of S8000 or more each day, how many computers should it manufacture and sell each day?
d. What will the profit picture be if the company manufactures and sells eighty-two computers per day?
e. Estimate the profit if the company manufactures forty-five computers per day.
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