Use a Graphing Utility to Graph the Function and Then $\mathrm { M } ( \mathrm { x } )$

question 10

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing utility to graph the function and then answer the question.
-The number of mosquitoes $\mathrm { M } ( \mathrm { x } )$ , in millions, in a certain area depends on the June rainfall $x$ , in inches: $M ( x ) = 4 x - x ^ { 2 }$ . What rainfall produces the maximum number of mosquitoes?

• A) 16 in.
• B) 4 in.
• C) 0 in.
• D) 2 in.

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Definitions:

Medical Supplies

Items used in medical care, including tools, equipment, and consumables, essential for diagnosing, preventing, and treating illnesses.

Units

A measurement of quantity, used in various contexts to indicate the amount, volume, or number of items or elements.

Spending Variance

The variance between the anticipated budget for an expense and the actual expenditure.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly used in the manufacturing of a product and are easily traceable to that product.