Suppose B(Q) = 5Q ? Q2 and C(Q) = 1 + Q2. Then, net benefits are ________ when Q equals ________ units since the second-order condition is ________.
A. maximized; 5/4; negative
B. maximized; 4/5; positive
C. minimized; 4/5; negative
D. minimized; ?1; positive
Answer: A
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