Greg owns and operates a florist. Greg faces the linear inverse demand function P(Q) = 37 – 0.5Q. If follows that Greg faces the marginal revenue function,a)MR(Q) = 37 – 0.25Q.b)MR(Q) = 74 – 0.5Q.c)MR(Q) = 37 - Q.d)MR(Q) = 37 - 2Q.
Marginal revenue = d(TR) / dQ
TR = P*Q = (37 - 0.5Q)Q = 37Q - 0.5Q2
MR = d( 37Q - 0.5Q2) / dQ = 37 - 0.5*2Q
MR = 37 - Q
So, Greg faces the marginal revenue function MR (Q) = 37 - Q
correct ans is c) MR(Q) = 37 - Q
Greg owns and operates a florist. Greg faces the linear inverse demand function P(Q) = 37...
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