Question

You are hired as a consultant for a local restaurant. It is considering whether to close at​ 9:00 p.m., stay open an extra hour​ (10:00 p.m.), or close earlier​ (8:00 p.m.). Based on wages and utility​ bills, the added cost​ (the marginal​ cost) of staying open for each additional hour is ​$404.If the additional revenue​ (the marginal​ revenue) during the last hour is ​$444​, the profit earned during the last hour of operation will be​ $ _______.

Answer 1

Answer:

$40

Explanation:

Profit made is the difference between revenue earned and cost incurred by an entity.

Marginal profit is thus a difference between the additional sales during the added time and the additional cost incurred.

As such, for the local restaurant;

Profit earned during the last hour given that for each additional hour is ​$404 and the additional revenue​ (the marginal​ revenue) during the last hour is ​$444​

= $444 - $404

= $40