The total profit (in dollars) from the sale of x answering machines is P(x) = 20x – 0.3x² – 240. (A) Find the exact profit from the sale of the 26th machine. Exact Profit on 26th machine = (B) Use the marginal profit to approximate the profit from the sale of the 26th machine. Approx. profit on 26th machine =

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The total profit (in dollars) from the sale of x answering machines is
P(x) = 20x – 0.3x² – 240.
(A) Find the exact profit from the sale of the 26th machine.
Exact Profit on 26th machine =
(B) Use the marginal profit to approximate the profit from the sale of the 26th machine.
Approx. profit on 26th machine =
Transcribed Image Text:The total profit (in dollars) from the sale of x answering machines is P(x) = 20x – 0.3x² – 240. (A) Find the exact profit from the sale of the 26th machine. Exact Profit on 26th machine = (B) Use the marginal profit to approximate the profit from the sale of the 26th machine. Approx. profit on 26th machine =
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