Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 289

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
-(Table: Demand Schedule for Gadgets) Look at the table Demand Schedule for Gadgets. The market for gadgets consists of two producers, Margaret and Ray. Each firm can produce gadgets with no marginal cost or fixed cost. Suppose that these two producers have formed a cartel, agreed to split production of output evenly and are maximizing total industry profits. Total industry output would be _____ gadgets.

• A) 10
• B) 5
• C) 50
• D) 500

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Definitions:

Price

The amount of money required to purchase a good or service.

Marginal Costs

The change in total costs that arises when the quantity produced is incremented by one unit; it is the cost of producing one more unit of a good.

Potential Customers

Individuals or businesses that have not yet purchased but have shown interest in a company's products or services.

Expected Profit

The anticipated financial gain from an investment or business activity, considering possible risks and rewards.