Solve the Problem $\mathrm { M } ( \mathrm { x } )$

question 251

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The number of mosquitoes $\mathrm { M } ( \mathrm { x } )$ , in millions, in a certain area depends on the June rainfall $x$ , in inches: $M ( x ) = 11 x - x ^ { 2 }$ . What rainfall produces the maximum number of mosquitoes?

• A) \(5.5 \mathrm { in }\).
• B) \(121 \mathrm { in }\).
• C) \(11 \mathrm { in } .\)
• D) \(0 \mathrm { in }\).

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