Solve the Problem
-The Profit That the Vendor Makes Per $x$

question 170

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem
-The profit that the vendor makes per day by selling $x$ pretzels is given by the function $P ( x ) = - 0.004 x ^ { 2 } + 2.4 x - 400$ . Find the number of pretzels that must be sold to maximize profit.

• A) 600 pretzels
• B) \(1.2\) pretzels
• C) 300 pretzels
• D) \(- 40\) pretzels

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Definitions:

Free Association

A psychoanalytic therapy technique where the patient is asked to freely share thoughts, words, and anything else that comes to mind.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique where a maladaptive response to a stimulus is replaced with an incompatible positive response.

Empty Chair Technique

A therapeutic method where a client dialogues with an imaginary person or object placed in an empty chair, facilitating emotional expression and conflict resolution.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic therapy technique in which a patient says whatever comes to mind, intended to reveal unconscious thoughts and emotions.