Babydrink is a monopolist due to its patent in infant formula. The total cost forproduction in dollars is given by C(q) = 24q² + 600q +9600. The market demand it faces isp = 700 - q.(a) To maximize profit, how much should Babydrink produce? And what is the price itcharges?(b) Verify (answer from a) gives and maximum and not minimum?

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Babydrink is a monopolist due to its patent in infant formula. The total cost for production in dollars is given by C(q) = 24q² + 600q +9600. The market demand it faces is P = 700 -9. (a) To maximize profit, how much should Babydrink produce? And what is the price it charges? (b) Verify (answer from a) gives and maximum and not minimum?

Babydrink is a monopolist due to its patent in infant formula. The total cost for production in dollars is given by C(q) = 24q² + 600q +9600. The market demand it faces is P = 700 -9. (a) To maximize profit, how much should Babydrink produce? And what is the price it charges? (b) Verify (answer from a) gives and maximum and not minimum?

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