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Contextual Applications of Differentiation · Challenge problem

A firm's cost for xx units is C(x)=0.01x3−0.9x2+33x+500C(x)=0.01x^3-0.9x^2+33x+500 dollars. Find the marginal cost C′(30)C'(30) and interpret it, then compare it to the exact cost C(31)−C(30)C(31)-C(30) of the 3131st unit.