The Johnson Robot Company’s marketing managers estimate that the demand curve for the company’s robots in 2008 is P = 3,000 - 40Q where P is the price of a robot and Q is the number sold per month. If the firm wants to maximize its dollar sales volume, what price should it charge? a. $3000 b. $1000 c. $1500 d. $750

The Johnson Robot Company’s marketing managers estimate that the demand curve for the company’s robots in 2008 is P = 3,000 - 40Q where P is the price of a robot and Q is the number sold per month. If the firm wants to maximize its dollar sales volume, what price should it charge? a. $3000 b. $1000 c. $1500 d. $750

Economics For Today

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ISBN:9781337613040

Author:Tucker

Publisher:Tucker

Chapter5: Price Elasticity Of Demand And Supply

Section: Chapter Questions

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