Derive a formula for the marginal cost

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Suppose the total cost of manufacturing q units of a certaincommodity is: C(q)=3q^2+5q+10

a) Derive a formula for the marginal cost.

b) Use the marginal cost to approximate the cost of producingthe 51st unit.

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