3. The graph below gives the marginal profit P'(x) for a company when it produces x products. P'(x) ars per item +1

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3. The graph below gives the marginal profit P'(x) for a company when it produces x products.
P'(x)
40
60
Number of items produced
a.
How many products should the company sell to maximize its profit, P(x)?
b. Using your answer to part a, find the maximum profit they will make.
Marginal profit in dollars per item
18
Transcribed Image Text:3. The graph below gives the marginal profit P'(x) for a company when it produces x products. P'(x) 40 60 Number of items produced a. How many products should the company sell to maximize its profit, P(x)? b. Using your answer to part a, find the maximum profit they will make. Marginal profit in dollars per item 18
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