What Is Marginal Revenue? Based on the Provided Schedule from the Chesapeake

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What is marginal revenue? Based on the provided schedule from the Chesapeake Bay Swing Company,at which quantity should Chesapeake Bay stop producing additional swings?
$$\begin{array} { c c c c } \underline{\text { Quantity }} & \underline{ \text { Marginal Revenue} } & \underline{ \text { Marginal Cost }} & \underline{ \text { Total Profit} } \\1 & \$ 260 & \$ 160 & \$200\\2 & 110 & 140 & 270 \\3 & 190 & 120 & 340 \\4 & 170 & 140 & 370 \\5 & 160 & 160 & 370 \\6 & 150 & 180 & 340 \\7 & 120 & 220 & 240\end{array}$$

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