Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(08.05 MC)

The following function represents the production cost f(x), in dollars, for x number of units produced by company 1:

f(x) = 0.15x2 − 6x + 400

The following table represents the production cost g(x), in dollars, for x number of units produced by company 2:


x g(x)
50 75
60 60
70 55
80 60
90 75


Based on the given information, determine which company has a lower minimum and find the minimum value.
g(x) at (70, 55)
f(x) at (20, 340)
f(x) at (70, 55)
g(x) at (20, 340)

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Answer:

Option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given function is

[tex]f(x)=0.15x^2-6x+400[/tex]

Leading coefficient is positive, so it is an upward parabola. Vertex of an upward parabola is the point of minima.

Vertex of a parabola [tex]f(x)=ax^2+bx+c[/tex] is

[tex]Vertex=\left(\dfrac{-b}{2a},f(\dfrac{-b}{2a})\right)[/tex]

In the given function a=0.15, b=-6 and x=400.

[tex]-\dfrac{b}{2a}=-\dfrac{-6}{2(0.15)}=20[/tex]

At x=20,

[tex]f(20)=0.15(20)^2-6(20)+400=340[/tex]

So, minimum value of f(x) is 340 at x=20.

From the given table it is clear that the minimum value of g(x) is 55 at x=70.

Since 55 < 340, therefore, g(x) has a lower minimum values, i.e, (70,55).

Hence, option A is correct.

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