The Following Table Contains Information for a Price Taking Competitive

question 140

Essay

The following table contains information for a price taking competitive firm. Complete the table and determine the profit maximizing level of output (round your answer to the nearest whole number).
Total Marginal Fixed Average Total Average Marginal
Output Cost Cost Cost Cost Revenue Revenue Revenue
0 25
1 35
2 30
3 45
4 185
5 57
6 120 240

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Definitions:

Input Prices

refer to the costs associated with the raw materials and components required for the production of goods and services.

Variable Inputs

Resources used in production that can be adjusted in the short term to change the level of output.

Long Run

A period of time in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing firms to adjust to market conditions.

Capital

Assets that are used in the production of goods and services, including physical assets like machinery and buildings, and intangible assets like patents and copyrights.