<u>Solution and Explanation:</u>
1. MC = Cost of raw material + Cost of time
MC = 5 plus (10 divide by 2)
MC = $10
2. TFC = $300
Q = 300
, AFC = TFC/Q = 300 divide by 300 = $1
3. His profit maximizing output would be higher
Reason: P = MR = $15
, MC = $10
Since MR > MC, and at the profit maximizing point MR = MC, it is better for Nicholas to increase his output.
4. His profit maximizing output would be higher
Reason: P = MR = $15
, MC = $4 + $5 = $9
Since MR > MC, and at the profit maximizing point MR = MC, it is better for Nicholas to increase his output.
