Question

1. A firm in a competitive market has the following cost structure: Output Total Costs 0 $10 1 $12 2 $15 3 $19 4 $24 5 $30 6 $37 7 $46 8 $55 9 $65 If the market price is $8, how many units should the firm produce to maximize profit? a. 5 units b. 6 units c. 7 units d. 8 units

Answer 1

Answer:

b. 6 units

Explanation:

Output     Revenue  Costs = Profit  ( Revenue - Costs)

   0                   0         10 =  -10

   1                    8         12 =  -4

   2                   16        15 =   1

   3                   24        19 =   5

   4                   32        24 =   8

   5                   40        30 =   10

   6                   48         37 =   11

   7                   56        46 =   10

   8                   64        55 =   9

   9                   72        65 =    7  

Note: The revenue is calculated by multiplying output by the market price of $8.

The firm should produce 6 units to maximize their profit which is $11.