The data below shows a tabulation on the production of a hypothetical product:   Output (Q) Total Cost 0 25 1 32 2 38 3 42 4 48 5 58 6 67 7 78 8 98   Required:   Use the data to answer the following questions:   Determine Total Fixed Cost Average Variable Cost Schedule Marginal Cost Schedule Suppose this product is produced on a perfect market and the price of the commodity = 10. Determine the output Q that will maximize the profits. What is the Maximum profits achieved by the firm?

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The data below shows a tabulation on the production of a hypothetical product:

 

Output (Q)

Total Cost

0

25

1

32

2

38

3

42

4

48

5

58

6

67

7

78

8

98

 

Required:

 

Use the data to answer the following questions:

 

  1. Determine Total Fixed Cost
  2. Average Variable Cost Schedule
  3. Marginal Cost Schedule
  4. Suppose this product is produced on a perfect market and the price of the commodity = 10. Determine the output Q that will maximize the profits. What is the Maximum profits achieved by the firm?
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