Suppose a Firm Has Two Types of Customers but Cannot

question 41

Multiple Choice

Suppose a firm has two types of customers but cannot tell which type of buyer a customer is before a purchase is made. One group has an inverse demand of P = 100 - 10Q; another has an inverse demand curve of P = 110 - 22.5Q. The marginal cost of production is constant at $20. If the firm wanted to use quantity discounting, it should charge _____ per unit for any quantity purchased or _____ or more units.

• A) $65; $60 for 4
• B) $50; $40 for 8
• C) $25; $20 for 2
• D) $85; $75 for 6

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Definitions:

Additional Value

The extra worth created by an investment, project, or action beyond the initial cost or investment.

Price Premium

The additional amount that a consumer is willing to pay for a product or service over its basic cost, often due to perceived superior value.

Market Value

The existing cost for buying or selling an asset or service in the marketplace.

Book Value

The value of an asset according to its balance sheet account balance, taking into account the cost of the asset minus accumulated depreciation.