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Table 13-3 Number of Workers Output Fixed Cost Variable Cost Total Cost 0 0 $50 $0...

Table 13-3

Number of
Workers

Output

Fixed
Cost

Variable
Cost

Total
Cost

0

0

$50

$0

$50

1

90

$50

$20

$70

2

170

$50

$40

$90

3

230

$50

$60

$110

4

240

$50

$80

$130



Refer to Table 13-3. If the firm can sell its output for $1 per unit, what is the profit-maximizing level of output?

a.

170 units

b.

190 units

c.

240 units

d.

230 units

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Answer #1

TR = P * Q

Profit = TR - TC

Workers Output FC VC TC TR Profit
0 0.00 50 0 50 0 -50
1 90.00 50 20 70 90 20
2 170.00 50 40 90 170 80
3 230.00 50 60 110 230 120
4 240.00 50 80 130 240 110

From the table we see, profit is maximum when 230 units are produced

option D is correct answer

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