A paper recycling company uses scrap cloth and scrap paper to make two different grades of recycled paper. A single batch of grade A recycled paper is made from 25lb of scrap cloth and 10lb of scrap paper, whereas one batch of grade B recycle paper is made from 10lb of scrap cloth and 20lb of scrap paper. The company has 100lb of scrap cloth and 120lb of scrap paper on hand. A batch of grade A paper brings a profit of $500, whereas a batch of grade B paper brings a profit of $250. What amounts of each grade should be made to maximize profit?

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