Question 49 • Advanced Financial Algebra
Evaluate the cost function C = 30x + 40y at each vertex. At (4, 5), the cost is 30(4) + 40(5) = 120 + 200 = 320, which is less than the costs at the other vertices. Therefore, minimum cost is achieved at (4, 5), choice D.
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