The demand for the cowpea in the market is given as Qd=50-0.5P. The price per kilogramme of cowpea is denoted by P(GHS) and Qd is quantity demanded. What price and quantity is adequate to maximise profit, if the total marketing cost is given as TMC=60+50Q

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The demand for the cowpea in the market is given as Qd=50-0.5P. The price per kilogramme of cowpea is denoted by P(GHS) and Qd is quantity demanded. What price and quantity is adequate to maximise profit, if the total marketing cost is given as TMC=60+50Q

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