In: Economics
Compute all answers in (Solver) Excel, and show your equations.
Q1. Assume:
TC = 5 + 2q + .5q2
P = 20 – 3q
What is the profit max price, q, TR, cost?
Let the profit function be PR = PQ - TC or PR = 20q - 3q^2 - 5 - 2q - 0.5q^2
This is simplified to PR = 18q - 3.5q^2 - 5
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