The Table Shows the TR and TC Schedules for a Competitive

question 150

Essay

The table shows the TR and TC schedules for a competitive firm. Using your knowledge of cost and profit structures, fill in all the missing blanks.
Table: Cost Schedules $$\begin{array} { c c c c c c c c } \hline \boldsymbol { Q } \text { (Units) } & \boldsymbol { T R } ( \mathbf { \$ } ) & \boldsymbol { T C } ( \mathbf { ( \$ ) } & \boldsymbol { M R } & \boldsymbol { M C } & \text { Profit } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Change } \\\text { in Profit }\end{array} & \boldsymbol { A C } \\\hline 0 & 0 & 30 & & & & \\1 & 80 & 50 & & & & \\2 & 160 & 80 & & & & \\3 & 240 & 120 & & & & \\4 & 320 & 170 & & & & \\5 & 400 & 230 & & & & \\6 & 480 & 300 & & & & \\7 & 560 & 380 & & & & \\8 & 640 & 470 & & & & \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Annuity

is a financial product that pays out a fixed stream of payments to an individual, typically used as an income stream for retirees.

Compound Interest

Interest calculated on the initial principal as well as on the accumulated interest of previous periods of a deposit or loan.

Present Value

The value at present of future cash earnings or accumulations of money, determined by applying a pre-specified rate of financial return.

Current Liability

A company's debts or obligations that are due within one year.