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document.write( "P(x) = -25x^2+300x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Maximum y occurs when x = -b/2a = -300/(2*-25)= -300(-50) = 6<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Max Profit = P(6) = $900<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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