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A graphing calculator or computer algebra system is recommended. Suppose that the marginal cost for a certain product is given by MC = 1.02(x + 200)0.02 and marginal revenue is given by MR = (2/4x + 1) + 1.75, where x is in thousands of units and revenue and cost are in thousands of dollars. Suppose further that fixed costs are $150,000 and production is limited to at most 200 thousand units. (a) Find C(x) and R(x). (Round your numerical values to three decimal places.) C(x) R(x)

500 400 300 200 100) 50 100 150 200 Based on the graph, determine whether a profit can be made. Yes, a profit can be made. No, a profit cannot be made. (c) Determine what level of production yields maximum profit (or minimum loss). thousand units Find the maximum profit (or minimum loss). (Round your answer to two decimal places.) There is a minimum loss V of $ thousand.