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question 12

Multiple Choice

Note: This problem requires Excel.
You have noticed that paying higher wages attracts more productive employees. However, you are concerned that there may be a limit to this relationship. Some experimentation has convinced you that the relationship between wages paid (x) and profits can be modelled by the equation Profit = 25x − 0.1x2 + 200. Use a Nonlinear Solver tool to determine the level of wages that will maximize profits.

• A) 25
• B) 50
• C) 75
• D) 100
• E) 125

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Definitions:

Higher Price Buyers

Individuals or entities willing to pay more than the standard market price for goods or services, often due to perceived value, urgency, or quality.

Lower Price Buyers

Consumers who prioritize purchasing goods or services at the lowest possible price, often sacrificing quality or brand recognition in the process.

Capacity

The maximum amount of something that a facility, system, or process can contain or produce within a given time.

Marginal Revenue

The increase in revenue that results from the sale of one additional unit of output, important for making decisions about production and pricing.