Question

Suppose a competitive firm has​ cost, C​ = ​(0.002q3​) ​+ (22q)​ + 750, marginal​ cost, MC​ = 0.006q2​ + 22, and​ revenue, R​ = 80q. If the firm produces 150 units of​ output, A. R​ < C. B. MR​ < MC. C. marginal profit​ > 0. D. MR​ > MC. At this output level​ (150 units),
A. profit is negative.
B. marginal profit is negative.
C. profit is positive.
D. None of the above.

Answer 1

Answer:

 Options B and C are correct.

• Marginal profit is negative.
• Profit is positive.

Explanation:

At q = 150

R = 80q = 80(150) = 12,000

C = 0.002(150)3 + 22(150) + 750 = 6750 + 3300 + 750 = 10,800

R > C so first is incorrect.

MR = 80

MC = 0.006(150 x 150) + 22 = 135 + 22 = 157

MC > MR so B is correct.

Profit = TR - TC = 80(150) - 0.002(150)3 - 22(150) - 750 = 12000 - 10800 = 1200

Profit is positive.

Marginal profit = MR - MC = 80 - 157 = - 77

MR is Negative