Two Firms Share a Market with Demand Curve Q=90-0

question 20

Multiple Choice

Two firms share a market with demand curve Q=90-0.5P. Each has cost function C(q) =900+q². Suppose that each firm maximizes its profit taking the other firm's production choice as given. Suppose that firm 2 produces 20 units of output. How much should firm 1 produce in order to maximize profits, given that q₂= 20?

• A)45/3
• B)23/3
• C)23/2
• D)45/2

Understand the central dogma of molecular biology, including the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.

Comprehend the process and significance of transcription and translation in gene expression.

Recognize the role of posttranslational modifications in protein function.

Identify the components and steps involved in the synthesis and processing of proteins.

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