Solve the Problem $C$ , in Dollars, of Operating the Store Is Approximately Given

question 509

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The owner of a video store has determined that the cost $C$ , in dollars, of operating the store is approximately given by $C ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 2 } - 26 x + 640$ , where $x$ is the number of videos rented daily. Find the lowest cost to the nearest dollar.

• A) \(\$ 556\)
• B) \(\$ 302\)
• C) \(\$ 471\)
• D) \(\$ 725\)

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