The number of plants in a terrarium is given by the function P(c) = -1.2c2 + 4c + 12 where c is the number of mg of plant food added to the terrarium. The amount of plant food that produces the highest number of plants is mg (round to the nearest hundredth).

15.33mg

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the number of plants in a terrarium is given by the function

P(c) = -1.2c^2 + 4c + 12

At the hihest number of plants produced, dP(c)/dc = 0

dP(c)/dc = --2.4c + 4

0 = -2.4c + 4

2.4c = 4

c = 4/2.4

c = 1.67

To get the highest number of plant produced, we will substitute c = 1.67 into the original function

P(c) = -1.2c^2 + 4c + 12

P(1.67) = -1.2(1.67)^2 + 4(1.67) + 12

P(1.67) =  -3.34668 + 18.68

P(1.67) = 15.33332

Hence the amount of plant food that produces the highest number of plants is 15.33mg (round to the nearest hundredth).

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