Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Calculus

Question:

The profit function of a company is given by $P(x)=40-36 x-18 x^2$. The maximum profit that the company can make is:

Options:

58

72

50

29

Correct Answer:

58

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → 58

$P(x)=40+36x-18x^2$

$\frac{dP}{dx}=36-36x$

$36-36x=0 \Rightarrow x=1$

$\frac{d^2P}{dx^2}=-36<0 \Rightarrow \text{maximum}$

$P(1)=40+36-18=58$

The maximum profit is $58$.