A monopolist can purchase up to 17.25 oz of a chemical for $10/oz. At a cost...

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A monopolist can purchase up to 17.25 oz of a chemical for $10/oz. At a cost of $3/oz, the chemical can be processed into an ounce of product 1; or, at a cost of $5/oz, the chemical can be processed into an ounce of product 2. If x oz of product 1 are produced, it sells for a price of $30-x per ounce. If x2 oz of product 2 are produced, it sells for a price of $50-2x2 per ounce. Determine how the monopolist can maximize profits. Solve the problem using Excel Solver. (Upload the excel sheet with your report) A monopolist can purchase up to 17.25 oz of a chemical for $10/oz. At a cost of $3/oz, the chemical can be processed into an ounce of product 1; or, at a cost of $5/oz, the chemical can be processed into an ounce of product 2. If x oz of product 1 are produced, it sells for a price of $30-x per ounce. If x2 oz of product 2 are produced, it sells for a price of $50-2x2 per ounce. Determine how the monopolist can maximize profits. Solve the problem using Excel Solver. (Upload the excel sheet with your report)