Solve the Problem $x$ Thousand Automobiles Is Given by the Function $C ( x ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } - 30 x + 200$

question 281

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The cost in millions of dollars for a company to manufacture $x$ thousand automobiles is given by the function $C ( x ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } - 30 x + 200$ . Find the number of automobiles that must be produced to minimize the cost.

• A) 5 thousand automobiles
• B) 10 thousand automobiles
• C) 125 thousand automobiles
• D) 15 thousand automobiles

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