The monthly cost of operation at a company, C, given in dollars as a function of the number of units produced per month, u, is given below.
C = $3,173 + $31u
If the company wants to keep the cost of operation under $14,000 per month, what is the maximum number of units they can produce?
A. 3,490
B. 350
C. 3,491
D. 349

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If the company wants to keep the cost of operation under $14,000 per month, The maximum number of units they can produce is: D. 349.How to find the number of units?Given function:C = $3,173 + $31uHence,Let u represent number of  unitsLet c represent the operation costWhere c = $14,000 per month$14,000 = $3,173 + $31uCombine like terms$14,000 - $3,173 = $31u$10,827 = $31uDivide both side by $31uu = $10,827 / 31u = 349 unitsTherefore the correct option is D.Learn more about number of units here: https://brainly.com/question/26770986#SPJ1