6. The total profit P(x) (in thousands o dollars) from the sale of x units of a certain prescription drug is P(x) In(- +3x2 +72x +I) for x in [0,10]. given by a) Find the total number of units that should be sold in order to maximize the total profit. b) What is the maximum profit? 7. Given f (x) 2x -9x2 +108x-10, find the open intervals where the function is concave upward or concave downward. Find any points of inflection.

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6. The total profit P(x) (in thousands o dollars) from the sale of x units of a certain prescription drug is
P(x) In(- +3x2 +72x +I) for x in [0,10].
given by
a)
Find the total number of units that should be sold in order to maximize the total profit.
b) What is the maximum profit?
7. Given f (x) 2x -9x2 +108x-10, find the open intervals where the function is concave upward or
concave downward. Find any points of inflection.
Transcribed Image Text:6. The total profit P(x) (in thousands o dollars) from the sale of x units of a certain prescription drug is P(x) In(- +3x2 +72x +I) for x in [0,10]. given by a) Find the total number of units that should be sold in order to maximize the total profit. b) What is the maximum profit? 7. Given f (x) 2x -9x2 +108x-10, find the open intervals where the function is concave upward or concave downward. Find any points of inflection.
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