You Are the Manager of a Firm That Produces Output

question 96

Multiple Choice

You are the manager of a firm that produces output in two plants.The demand for your firm's product is P = 20 − Q,where Q = Q₁ + Q₂.The marginal costs associated with producing in the two plants are MC₁ = 2 and MC₂ = 2Q₂.What is the profit-maximizing price that the firm should charge?

• A) $8
• B) $9
• C) $11
• D) $12

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