A Company Has a Cost of Operation Function Given by C(t)

Multiple Choice

A company has a cost of operation function given by C(t) = 0.02t² - 2t + 5,000 for 0 $\le$ t $\le$ 500. Find the minimum cost of operation.

A) 5,000
B) 4,950
C) 9,900
D) 4,999.96
E) 4901