The following quadratic function in general form, displaystyle{S}{left({t}right)}={5.8}{t}^{2}—{81.2}{t}+{1200} models the number of luxury home sales

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2020-11-07

The following quadratic function in general form, S(t)=5.8t281.2t+1200 models the number of luxury home sales, S(t), in a major Canadian urban area, according to statistical data gathered over a 12 year period. Luxury home sales are defined in this market as sales of properties worth over $3 Million (inflation adjusted). In this case, {t}={0} represents 2000and{t}={11}represents 2011. Use a calculator to find the year when the smallest number of luxury home sales occurred. Without sketching the function, interpret the meaning of this function, on the given practical domain, in one well-expressed sentence.

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Macsen Nixon

Macsen Nixon

Skilled2020-11-08Added 117 answers

Given:
The number of luxury home sales S(t) in a major Canadian urban area over a period of 12 year is given by:
S(t)=5.8t281.2t+1200
For minimum number of sales:
dS(t)dt=0
d(5.8t281.2t+1200)dt=0
11.6t81.2=0
11.6t=81.2
t=81.211.6
t=7
So, minimum number of sales is given by
S(7)=5.8(7)281.2(7)+1200
S(7)=284.2568.2+1200
S(7)915.8
S(7)=916
Jeffrey Jordon

Jeffrey Jordon

Expert2021-10-27Added 2605 answers

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