Mat 222 week 4 assignment

Ashford 5: – Week 4 – Assignment

Real World Quadratic Functions
 

Read the following instructions to complete this assignment:

1. Solve problem 56 on pages 666-667 of Elementary and Intermediate      Algebra. 
2. Write a two- to three-page paper (not including the      title page) that is formatted in APA style and according to the Math Writing Guide.      Format your math work as shown in the example, and      be concise in your reasoning. In the body of your essay, do the following:
   • Refer to the graph you sketched for problem 56.       Describe the basic shape of the graph and where it is located in the       Cartesian plane. Describe what the graph represents. 
   • Demonstrate your solution for both the number of clerks       that will maximize the profit as well as the total maximum profit       possible, making sure to include all mathematical work and an explanation       for each step.
   • Analyze why this information is important for managers       to know, and explain what could happen if the ideal conditions were not       met. 

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Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.