Suppose the demand function is given by P = 100-0. 02Q , and total cost is TC = 5Q . Find
the marginal revenue function, profit maximizing quantity, profit maximizing price and draw
a fully labelled diagram. [5]
P = 100 -0. 02Q
TR = P*Q = 100Q - 0.02Q^2
Marginal Revenue Function, MR = dTR/dQ = 100 - 0.04Q
Profit = TR - TC = 100Q - 0.02Q^2 - 5Q
Profit = 95Q - 0.02Q^2
First order condition:
dProfit / dQ = 0
95 = 0.04Q
Q = 2375 : profit maximizing quantity
P = 100 - 0.02*2375 = 52.5 : profit maximizing price
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