How much output is produced at profit maximization

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Question: Suppose, due to a technological innovation, the marginal product of each worker rises by four. At the same time, due to tight labor markets, the wages that you must pay rise to $115 per day. Additionally, preferences for your product rise and thus prices rise to $4.00. The current wage is $115 and the price of output (Q) is equal to $4.00.

A: How many workers will you hire to maximize profits?

B: What are the maximum profits?

C: How much output is produced at profit maximization?

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