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3) The cost equation for a cookie store is given by C(x) = x3 - 6x2 + 250, where x is the number of cookies made (in dozens)

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C(x) = x3 - 6x2 + 250

First derivative = dC(x)/dx = 3x2 - 12x

Setting first derivative to zero,

3x2 - 12x = 0

3x.(x - 4) = 0

Either 3x = 0, so x = 0 and C(x) = 0 - 0 + 250 = 250

Or x - 4 = 0, so x = 4 and C(x) = (4)3 - 6(4)2 + 250 = 64 - 96 + 250 = 218

NOTE: As HOMEWORKLIB Answering Policy, 1st question is answered.

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