The Profit Made When T Units Are Sold $t > 0$

question 227

Multiple Choice

The profit made when t units are sold, $t > 0$ is given by $P = t ^ { 2 } - 29 t + 204$ Determine the number of units to be sold in order for $\mathrm { P } < 0$ (a loss is taken) .

• A) \(t < 12 \text { units or } t > 17 \text { units }\)
• B) \(t > 0\)
• C) \(12 \text { units } < t < 17 \text { units }\)
• D) t=12 units or t=17 units

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