In Each Case Below, Find the Profit-Maximizing Level of Output $\pi$

question 17

Essay

In each case below, find the profit-maximizing level of output. Verify that each output level is a maximum by checking the second derivative.
(a) $\pi$ = -50 + 200Q - 10Q²
(b) π = –100 + 300Q – 4Q³

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