Use differentials to approximate the change in profit corresponding to an increase in sales (or production) of one unit. Then compare this with the actual change in profit. Function x-Value P = -0.1x3 + 300x - 30 x = 60 dP = -798.1 x dollars AP = 18.1 x dollars

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Use differentials to approximate the change in profit corresponding to an increase in sales (or production) of one unit. Then compare this with the actual change in profit.

 
Use differentials to approximate the change in profit corresponding to an increase in sales (or production) of one unit. Then compare this with the actual change in profit.
Function
x-Value
P = -0.1x3 + 300x - 30
X = 60
dP = -798.1
X dollars
AP = 18.1
X dollars
Transcribed Image Text:Use differentials to approximate the change in profit corresponding to an increase in sales (or production) of one unit. Then compare this with the actual change in profit. Function x-Value P = -0.1x3 + 300x - 30 X = 60 dP = -798.1 X dollars AP = 18.1 X dollars
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