Answer:
[tex]P(t) = -t^2 + 12t[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]M(t) = -3t^2 + 36t[/tex] -- Cost
[tex]S(t) = -4t^2 + 48t[/tex] --- Income
Required
Determine P(t)
P(t) is calculated as:
[tex]P(t) = Income - Cost\\[/tex]
[tex]P(t) = S(t) - M(t)[/tex]
[tex]P(t) = -4t^2 + 48t -(-3t^2 + 36t)[/tex]
Open bracket
[tex]P(t) = -4t^2 + 48t +3t^2 - 36t[/tex]
Collect Like Terms
[tex]P(t) = 3t^2 -4t^2 + 48t- 36t[/tex]
[tex]P(t) = -t^2 + 12t[/tex]