A Company Introduces a New Product for Which the Number $S ( t ) = 300 \left( 5 - \frac { 10 } { 3 + t } \right)$

question 114

Multiple Choice

A company introduces a new product for which the number of units sold S is $S ( t ) = 300 \left( 5 - \frac { 10 } { 3 + t } \right)$ where $t$ is the time in months since the product was introduced. During what month does $S ^ { t } ( t )$ equal the average value of $S ( t )$ during the first year?

• A) October
• B) July
• C) December
• D) April
• E) March

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Definitions:

Behaviour Therapists

Psychological professionals who use various techniques based on learning theories to help patients change unhealthy behaviors.

Operant Conditioning

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Behaviour Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through reinforcement, punishment, and other learning principles.