Assume a Nonlinear Programming Problem with a Single Constraint Has

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Short Answer

Assume a nonlinear programming problem with a single constraint has been solved. The value of the Lagrange multiplier is $0.75 and the value of the optimal profit (Z) is $25. If the right-hand side of the constraint is increased from 38 to 42, the new value of Z will be ________.

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