Ricky's goal is not achievable. This is because selling 36 computers would not yield a profit of at least $10,000.
What is profit?
A profit is earned when total revenue is greater than total cost.
Profit = total revenue - total cost.
Is Ricky's goal achievable?
Given this function: p(x)=x^3-22x^2-240x substitute for x in the equation
(36)^3 - 22(36^2) - (240 x 36)
46,656 - 28,512 - 8640
=$9504
If he sells 36 computers, he would have a profit of $9504 and would not achieve his goal.
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