SOLUTION: the profit of selling x tables is given by p(x)=20000+80x-0.4x^2. how many tables should be made to maximize profits?

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Question 616382: the profit of selling x tables is given by p(x)=20000+80x-0.4x^2. how many tables should be made to maximize profits?
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