You Are the Manager of a Firm That Produces Output

question 127

Multiple Choice

You are the manager of a firm that produces output in two plants.The demand for your firm's product is P = 78 − 15Q,where Q = Q₁ + Q₂.The marginal costs associated with producing in the two plants are MC₁ = 3Q₁ and MC₂ = 2Q₂.How much output should be produced in plant 1 in order to maximize profits?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4

Identify optimal pricing strategies in multi-market scenarios.

Understand the relationship between price elasticity and profit maximization.

Understand the basics and implications of third-degree price discrimination in monopolistic markets.

Recognize the importance of demand elasticity in price-setting strategies for monopolists.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with varying levels of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.

Recession

A significant decline in economic activity across the economy, lasting more than a few months, typically visible in real GDP, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales.

After-Tax Profit

The net income after all taxes have been deducted, reflecting the actual profitability of a company.

Recession

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, typically recognized by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.