Suppose that the cost C in dollars of obtaining water that contains p percent impurities is given by . Find , if it exists.
A)$0
B)$20
C)$200
D)$2,000
E)does not exist

Question

Suppose that the cost C in dollars of obtaining water that contains p percent impurities is given by  . Find  , if it exists. ​
A)$0 
B)$20 
C)$200 
D)$2,000 
E)does not exist

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the derivative of the cost function is also in terms of p with a negative exponent, there is no specific minimum or maximum value of the cost function. Therefore, the minimum value of the cost function does not exist.

Suppose That the Cost C in Dollars of Obtaining Water