A firm is sole producerof good x and good y, with the demand equations for x and y given by x=200-px and y=100-py where x and y are the quantities of x and y demanded respectively , and px and py are their respective prices. the joint cost function of the firm is TC=2x^2 +y^2+2xy+25.determine the quantities of x and y to maximise profit along their respective prices.

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A firm is sole producerof good x and good y, with the demand equations for x and y given by x=200-px and y=100-py where x and y are the quantities of x and y demanded respectively , and px and py are their respective prices. the joint cost function of the firm is TC=2x^2 +y^2+2xy+25.determine the quantities of x and y to maximise profit along their respective prices.

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