The Total Worldwide Box-Office Receipts for a Long-Running Movie Are

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The total worldwide box-office receipts for a long-running movie are approximated by the function , where is measured in millions of dollars and x is the number of years since the movie's release.How fast are the total receipts changing 1 yr, 3 yr, and 5 yr after its release?

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Costs

The expenditure required to produce, acquire, or maintain a product or service, including materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Absolute Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service more efficiently than its competitors, using fewer resources.

Comparative Advantage

The capacity for a person, company, or nation to generate a product or offer a service at a lesser opportunity cost compared to its rivals.

Opportunity Cost

The expense incurred by not choosing the second-best option available when a decision is made or an action is taken.