Note: This Problem Requires Excel

question 3

Multiple Choice

Note: This problem requires Excel.
The marketing department has determined that the relationship between marketing expenditures (x) and sales can be modelled by the equation Sales = 100x − x2 + 20. Use a Nonlinear Solver tool to determine the level of marketing expenditure that will maximize sales.

• A) 40
• B) 50
• C) 60
• D) 70
• E) 80

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