Suppose that profit for a particular product is calculated using the linear equation: Profit = 20S + 3D. Which of the following combinations of S and D would yield a maximum profit?
A)S = 0, D = 0
B)S = 405, D = 0
C)S = 0, D = 299
D)S = 182, D = 145

Question

Suppose that profit for a particular product is calculated using the linear equation: Profit = 20S + 3D. Which of the following combinations of S and D would yield a maximum profit? ​
A)S = 0, D = 0
B)S = 405, D = 0
C)S = 0, D = 299
D)S = 182, D = 145

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Given the linear equation Profit = 20S + 3D, to maximize profit, we need to maximize the values of S and D. Among the given options, option B (S = 405, D = 0) provides the highest value of S, which contributes more significantly to the profit (20S) than D does (3D), thus yielding the maximum profit.

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