A Textbook Publisher Is in Monopolistic Competition

question 22

Multiple Choice

A textbook publisher is in monopolistic competition.If the firm spends nothing on advertising,it can sell no books at $100 a book,but for each $10 cut in price,the quantity of books it can sell increases by 20 books a day.The firm's total fixed cost is $2,400 a day.Its average variable cost and marginal cost is a constant $20 per book.If the firm spends $1,200 a day on advertising,it can increase the quantity of books sold at each price by 50 percent.If the publisher advertises,its profit maximizing price per book is

• A)$40.
• B)$50.
• C)$60.
• D)$70.
• E)$20.

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Recognize the importance of the mature market to marketers.

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Definitions:

Factory Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a physical factory plant and its equipment over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear over time.

Total Raw Materials

The sum of all raw materials that are available for use in the production process, including both those already in process and those in stock waiting to be used.

Direct Labor Costs

Expenses directly associated with the labor used in producing goods or services, including wages for employees who work on the production line.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, excluding direct materials and direct labor.