Question

The function p(x) = –2(x – 9)2 + 100 is used to determine the profit on T-shirts sold for x dollars. What would the profit from sales be if the price of the T-shirts were $15 apiece?

Answer 1

Answer:

  $28

Step-by-step explanation:

Put the given value into the formula and do the arithmetic.

  p(15) = -2(15 -9)^2 +100

  = -2(6^2) +100

  = -72 +100

  = 28

The profit on T-shirts selling for $15 would be $28.

Answer 2

Answer:

B -$28

Step-by-step explanation: