The Function Given Below Gives the Cost to Manufacture X

question 112

Multiple Choice

The function given below gives the cost to manufacture x items. Estimate (using h = 0.0001) the instantaneous rate of change of the cost at the production level .
Select your answer rounded to the nearest tenth.

• A)7.1
• B)6.9
• C)5.9
• D)7.9
• E)8.1

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