In the process of producing 1 hormone-free, stress-free, happy cow, the New Age Cattle Ranch produces 1 ton of natural, organic plant fertilizer.Demand for the ranch's cattle is given by P_c = 2,000 - 5Q_c, and demand for fertilizer is given by P_f = 500 - 4Q_f.The cost of producing Q cow-fertilizer bundles is C = 5,000 + 400Q.To maximize profits, the ranch should A)produce 160 cow-fertilizer units, sell 160 cattle, and sell 62.50 tons of fertilizer. B)produce 160 cow-fertilizer units, sell 160 cattle, and sell 12.50 tons of fertilizer. C)produce 160 cow-fertilizer units, sell 160 cattle, and sell 160 tons of fertilizer. D)produce 116.67 cow-fertilizer units, sell 116.67 cattle, and sell 116.67 tons of fertilizer. E)produce 200 cow-fertilizer units, sell 200 cattle, and dispose of all the fertilizer in an environmentally friendly manner.

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The ranch should produce 160 cow-fertilizer units, sell 160 cattle, and sell 62.50 tons of fertilizer to maximize profits.

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