Solve the Problem $M ( x )$ , in Millions, in a Certain Area Depends on the )

question 260

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 4 in.
• B) 0 in.
• C) 2 in.
• D) 1 in.

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