The cost function for Acme Laundry is ​C(q)=50+30q+q2​, where q is tons of laundry cleaned. What q should the firm choose so as to maximize its profit if the market price is​ p?

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The cost function for Acme Laundry is
 
​C(q)=50+30q+q2​,
 
where q is tons of laundry cleaned. What q should the firm choose so as to maximize its profit if the market price is​ p?
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