4.7 Applied Optimization Problems ITEMS INFO 12. Practice similar The profit function for a computer company is given by $P(z) = -z^2 + 34z - 18$ where $z$ is the number of units produced (in thousands) and the profit is in thousand of dollars. a) Determine how many (thousands of) units must be produced to yield maximum profit. Determine the maximum profit. (thousands of) units = maximum profit = thousand dollars b) Determine how many units should be produced for a profit of at least 40 thousand. more than (thousands of) units less than (thousands of) units Submit answer
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