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Question 3 (1 point) Question 3 Unsaved Based on the table below, what is the maximum amount of profit this firm could earn?

Q P TC

20 $25.00 $350

21 $24.50 $358

22 $24.00 $367

23 $23.50 $377

24 $23.00 $388

25 $22.50 $400

Question 3 options:

a. $11.00

b. $11.50

c. $164.00

d. $552.00

e. $562.50

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