Revenue and cost situation facing an individual firm


Question:

Output

Price

Total Revenue

MR

Total    Cost

Average Total Cost

Marginal Cost

1

 


 


-

50

 


-

2

 


 


 


60

30

 


3

 


60

 


68

 


 


4

 


 


 


78

 


 


5

 


 


 


93

 


 


6

 


 


 


113

 


 


7

 


 


 


140

 


27

Assume the table above shows the revenue (demand) and cost situation facing an individual firm. Further assume this firm has a Total Revenue equation that can be expressed as TR = 20Q.  Based on that, answer the following.

1. In the table above, fill in the missing values for Price, Total Revenue, Marginal Revenue (MR), Average Total Cost, and Marginal Cost.

2. What is the profit maximizing output and price for this firm?  Explain how you reached your answer.

3. If this firm operates at its profit maximizing position, what will its profit (or loss) be?  Show your work.

4. Describe the type of market structure in which this firm operates and whether the table indicates a short run or long run position.  Explain your answers.

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