The price of a video game is $50, and 40 games are sold each day. For each $1.00 the price is raised, the store sells one fewer video game. If each video game costs $18 to make, how much should the price be set at to maximize profits? Use the completing-square method and provide explanations throughout each step.

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The price of a video game is $50, and 40 games are sold each day. For each $1.00 the price is raised, the store sells one fewer video game. If each video game costs $18 to make, how much should the price be set at to maximize profits? Use the completing-square method and provide explanations throughout each step.

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