SCENARIO: a MONOPOLIST A Monopolist Faces a Demand Curve Given by P =

question 7

Multiple Choice

SCENARIO: A MONOPOLIST
A monopolist faces a demand curve given by P = 20 - Q and has total
Costs given by TC = Q2.By using a bit of calculus, you should be able
To determine that the firm's marginal revenue is MR = 20 - 2Q and its
Marginal cost is MC = 2Q.
Reference: Ref 9­1
(Scenario: A Monopolist) What is its profit­maximizing output level?

• A)5
• B)6
• C)7
• D)8

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual overhead costs due to variations in the volume of production.

Direct Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, based on the hours actually worked.

Time Variances

The difference between actual time taken to perform an activity and the standard time expected.

Standard Labor Hours

The predetermined amount of time expected to be required to complete a specific task or job.