Catalyst or increasing the temperature of the large reaction

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A chemical engineer is trying to raise output of a chemical plant. She is considering utilizing an expensive catalyst or increasing the temperature of the large reaction vessel by 20 degrees Celsius to accomplish the same task. Which route will be least expensive in the short term? Long-term?

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