The following table shows the average cost and average revenue (price) for a firm at each level

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The following table shows the average cost and average revenue (price) for a firm at each level of output.


Output

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

AC (£)

7.00

5.00

4.00

3.30

3.00

3.10

3.50

4.20

5.00

6.00

AR (£)

10.00

9.50

9.00

8.50

8.00

7.50

7.00

6.50

6.00

5.50


(a) Construct a table to show TC, MC, TR and MR at each level of output (put the figures for MC and MR mid-way between the output figures).

(b) Using MC and MR figures, find the profit-maximising output.

(c) Using TC and TR figures, check your answer to (b).

(d) Plot the AC, MC, AR and MR figures on a graph.

(e) Mark the profit-maximising output and the AR and AC at this output.

(f) Shade in an area to represent the level of profits at this output.

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Economics

ISBN: 978-1292187853

10th edition

Authors: John Sloman, Jon Guest, Dean Garratt

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