Solve the Problem $\mathrm { P } ( \mathrm { x } ) = - 4 \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } + 192 \mathrm { x } - 1904$

question 235

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The daily profit in dollars of a specialty cake shop is described by the function $\mathrm { P } ( \mathrm { x } ) = - 4 \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } + 192 \mathrm { x } - 1904$ , where $x$ is the number of cakes prepared in one day. The maximum profit for the company occurs at the vertex of the parabola. How many cakes should be prepared per day in order to maximize profit?

• A) 24 cakes
• B) 2304 cakes
• C) 576 cakes
• D) 48 cakes

Calculate the labor-force participation rate from given data.

Realize the importance of demographic segments (age, gender, race) in labor statistics.

Understand the conceptual difference between being part of the labor force and participating in the labor market.

Interpret labor market indicators from statistical tables.

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