A trader realises 10x - x\(^{2}\) Naira profit from the sale of x bags of corn. How many bags will give him the maximum profit?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Mathematics - 2018 Subject: General Mathematics

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A trader realises 10x - x\(^{2}\) Naira profit from the sale of x bags of corn. How many bags will give him the maximum profit?

Answer Details
Profit (P) =  10 x − x 2
Maximum profit can be achieved when the differential of profit with respect to number of bags(x) is 0
i.e.  δ p δ x  = 0
δ p δ x  = 10 - 2x = 0
10 = 2x
Then x =  10 2  = 5

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