A firms production function is  π = 4x+8y-3x2-2xy-3y2 and it maximum output capacity 2x+y=15 What would be the estimation of the effect on profit if output capacity is expanded by 1 unit? A) Profit will increase approximately by 8 B) Profit will decrease approximately by 16 C) Profit will decrease approximately by 16 D) Profit will increase approximately by 16

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A firms production function is 

π = 4x+8y-3x2-2xy-3yand it maximum output capacity 2x+y=15

What would be the estimation of the effect on profit if output capacity is expanded by 1 unit?

A) Profit will increase approximately by 8

B) Profit will decrease approximately by 16

C) Profit will decrease approximately by 16

D) Profit will increase approximately by 16

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