Solve the Problem $P ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } + 12 x + 44$

question 143

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-John owns a hotdog stand. His profit is represented by the equation $P ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } + 12 x + 44$ , with $P$ being profits and $x$ the number of hotdogs sold. What is the most he can earn?

• A) \(\$ 80\)
• B) \(\$ 36\)
• C) \(\$ 104\)
• D) \(\$ 68\)

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Definitions:

Figure-ground Principle

A perceptual grouping principle in which the mind differentiates an object (the figure) from its surrounding area (the ground).

Foreground-background

A concept in visual perception where the focus is on distinguishing the main subject (foreground) from the surrounding environment or background.

Perceptual Apathy

A lack of interest or concern regarding perception, leading to indifference to sensory experiences or stimuli.

Figure-ground

is a visual perception principle that involves the segmentation of visual information into "figure" (the object of focus) and "ground" (the background or surroundings).