Question 3 • Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections
In the first equation in the system of equations, y represents the money collected from selling sweatshirts. In the second equation, y represents the money spent to produce x sweatshirts with team logos on them for a professional sports league. What does the solution of the system represent in this context? y is equal to 35 x y is equal to negative 0 point 0 5 times open paren x minus 400 close paren squared plus 9 comma 492
Answer
A
the number of sweatshirts for which the difference between cost and income is greatest
B
the number of sweatshirts for which cost and income are equal
C
the number of sweatshirts that generate the minimum cost
D
the number of sweatshirts that generate the maximum income