Solve
-The Polynomial Function $\mathrm { P } ( x ) = 0.95 x - 84$

question 347

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-The polynomial function $\mathrm { P } ( x ) = 0.95 x - 84$ models the relationship between the number of pretzels $x$ that a certain vendor sells and the profit the vendor makes, $\mathrm { P } ( \mathrm { x } )$ . Find $\mathrm { P } ( 800 )$ , the profit the vendor makes from selling 800 pretzels.

• A) \(- \$ 74.50\)
• B) \(\$ 716\)
• C) \(\$ 676\)
• D) \(\$ 760\)

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