Respuesta :
The solutions to the questions if y is represented by the formula y = a(x - 100)(x - 200) are:
a) The value of a = -2000
b) The maximum profit the company can make = $5,000,000
To make maximum profit, 150 computers must be produced
c) The company must produce between 140 and 160 computers to make at least $4,800,000
The equation representing the company's profit is:
y = a(x - 100)(x - 200) for x > 20
If 120 computers are produced, the profit will be $3,200,000
That is, y = 3,200,000 if x = 120
a) Find the value of a
3,200,000 = a(120 - 100)(120 - 200)
3200000 = -16000a
a = -3200000/1600
a = -2000
b) Maximum profit the company can make
The equation becomes:
y = -2000(x - 100)(x - 200)
y = -2000(x² - 200x - 100x + 20000)
y = -2000(x² - 300x + 20000)
y = -2000x² + 600000x - 40000000
dy/dx = -4000x + 600000
dy/dx = 0 at maximum value
-4000x + 600000 = 0
4000x = 600000
x = 600000/4000
x = 150
To make maximum profit, 150 computers must be produced
Substitute x = 150 into y = -2000x² + 600000x - 40000000 to find the maximum profit
y = -2000(150²) + 600000(150) - 40000000
y = 5000000
The maximum profit the company can make = $5,000,000
c) Calculate the range of the number of computers to be produced If the company targets to make at least $4,800,000
-2000x² + 600000x - 40000000 ≥ 4800000
-2000x² + 600000x - 40000000 - 4800000 ≥ 0
-2000x² + 600000x - 44800000 ≥ 0
Divide through by -2000
x² - 300x +22400 ≤ 0
(x - 140)(x - 160) ≤ 0
140 ≤ x ≤ 160
The company must produce between 140 and 160 computers to make at least $4,800,000
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