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3. Do you expect this profit level to continue in subsequent years? Why or why not?
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For MR = 0, Qw= 3498.65/0.3294 = 10621.28 and Qe= 2719.8714/0.065 = 41844.18. Hence Q = 52465.46.
For MR = 2719.8714, Qw = 2364.23 and Qe =0 .Hence Q=2364.23.
The MR curve is given by,
(MR-0) = [(2719.8714- 0)/(2364.23 - 52465.46)]*(Q-52465.46) = (-0.054)*( Q-52465.46),
i.e. MR = 2833.13484 - 0.054Q.
P = 2833.13484 - 0.027Q

Graphically, we can observe that the profit maximizing quantity is Q*, at the intersection of the MR and MC curves.
Here Q*~32,400.

c. Confirm your quantity and price results algebraically.

The profit maximizing quantity is that level of Q, at which MR=MC.
MR = 2833.13484 - 0.054Q = MC= 755.363 + 0.01Q,
0.064Q = 2077.77184,
Q* = 32465.185.
P*=2833.13484 - 0.027Q* = 1956.574845.

d. Calculate the price elasticity of demand in each market and discuss these in relation to the prices to be charged in each market.

Elasticity in the western market is given by, ew = (dQw/dPw)*(Pw/Qw) ; dQw/dPw is the coefficient of ew = (dQw/dPw)*(Pw/Qw) = (-0.1647)*(1956.574845/32465.185) = -0.0099
Elasticity in the eastern market is, ee = (dQe/dPe)*(Pe/Qe) ; dQe/dPe is the coefficient of price in the approximated demand equation. ee = (dQe/dPe)*(Pe/Qe) = (-0.0325)*(1956.574845/32465.185) = -0.00196

The demand in the Eastern market is much more inelastic because the value of e is

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