This is part 1 of a multi-part question. A monopolist faces the demand curve Q = 144 / P2, where Q is the quantity demanded and P is price. Its average variable cost is AVC = Q1/2 and its fixed cost is 25. 1. Find the monopolist's profit-maximizing quantity. (Round to at least 2 decimal places.)2. Find the monopolist's profit-maximizing price

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This is part 1 of a multi-part question. A monopolist faces the demand curve Q = 144 / P2, where Q is the quantity demanded and P is price. Its average variable cost is AVC = Q1/2 and its fixed cost is 25.
1. Find the monopolist's profit-maximizing quantity. (Round to at least 2 decimal places.)
2. Find the monopolist's profit-maximizing price

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