Profit function P (x) is given by
Now, P'(x) = 0 gives, 150 – 2x = 0
∴ x = 75
and P”(75) = -2 < 0
∴ by the second derivative test, P(x) is maximum when x = 75
Maximum profit = P(75)
= (150 – 75)75 – 1625
= 75 × 75 – 1625
= 4000
Hence, the profit will be maximum, if the manufacturer manufactures 75 items and the maximum profit is 4000.