Respuesta :
1)
y = 0.5x^2 - 12x + 150
axis of symmetry x = -b/(2a)
x = 12/1 = 12
y = 0.5(x^2 - 24x + 144) - 72 + 150
y = 0.5(x - 12)^2 + 78
vertex = (12, 78)
2)
The vertex is the minimum point, and the minimum cost y = $78.
3)
x = 12 cakes to yield minimum cost.