Each of the following describes the situation currently faced by
a perfectly competitive firm. In each situation, determine the
firm's profit and whether the firm is maximizing profit. If the
firm is not maximizing profit, determine how the firm must respond
to increase its profit.
a. P=$5, Q=500, TVC = $1500, AFC = $1, MC=AVC
b. AR = $10, Q=100, TC = $2000, TVC=$1500, MC = $10