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3 years ago

Suppose a monopolist is producing a level of output such that MR > MC. What should the firm do to maximize its profits?

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NemiM [27]3 years ago

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Answer:

d. The firm should increase output.

Explanation:

In the case when the monopolist wants to generate the output level in such a way when the marginal revenue is more than the marginal cost so if the firm wants to maximize its profit so it should have to increase the output as the marginal revenue would begins to reduce and it is equivalent to the marginal cost i.e. become significant in order to maximize the profit

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Answer:

The solution to the given problem is given below.

Explanation:

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Answer:

a. $5,000

b. $5,500

c. $6,000

Explanation:

The computation of the depreciation expense for the second year is shown below:

a) Straight-line method:

= (Original cost - residual value) ÷ (useful life)

= ($22,000 - $2,000) ÷ (4 years)

= ($20,000) ÷ (4 years)

= $5,000

In this method, the depreciation is same for all the remaining useful life

(b) Double-declining balance method:

First we have to find the depreciation rate which is shown below:

= One ÷ useful life

= 1 ÷ 4

= 25%

Now the rate is double So, 50%

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And, in year 2, the $11,000 × 50% = $5,500

(c) Units-of-production method:

= (Original cost - residual value) ÷ (estimated production)

= ($22,000 - $2,000) ÷ ($100,000 miles)

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3 years ago

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Answer:

Sheridan Company

Journal Entries:

a. March 2: Debit Inventory $862,000

Credit Accounts Payable (Skysong Company) $862,000

To record the purchase of merchandise on credit terms 2/10, n/30.

b. March 6: Debit Accounts Payable (Skysong Company) $110,700

Credit Inventory $110,700

To record the return of merchandise on account.

c. March 12: Debit Accounts Payable (Skysong Company) $751,300

Credit Cash $736,274

Credit Cash Discounts $15,026

To record the payment on account in full settlement, including cash discounts.

Explanation:

1) Data and Analysis:

a. March 2: Inventory $862,000 Accounts Payable (Skysong Company) $862,000 terms 2/10, n/30.

b. March 6: Accounts Payable (Skysong Company) $110,700 Inventory $110,700

c. March 12: Accounts Payable (Skysong Company) $751,300 Cash $736,274 Cash Discounts $15,026

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3 years ago

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Answer:

The correct answer is D.

Explanation:

Giving the following information:

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20x4

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