The total revenue curve of a firm is R(q) = 40q − 12q and its                                                                                                               average cost A(q) =1÷30   q2− 12.85q + 20 + 400÷q, where q is the firm s output. Derive an expression C(q) for the firm s total cost function. Derive an expression Π(q) for the firm s profit function. Is the rate of change of profit increasing or decreasing when the output level of the firm is 10 units?

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  • The total revenue curve of a firm is R(q) = 40q − 12q and its  

                                                                                                           

average cost A(q) =1÷30   q2− 12.85q + 20 + 400÷q, where q is the firm s output.

  • Derive an expression C(q) for the firm s total cost function.
  • Derive an expression Π(q) for the firm s profit function.
  • Is the rate of change of profit increasing or decreasing when the output level of the firm is 10 units?
  • Determine the level of output for which the firm s profit is maximized.
  • What is the firms s maximum profit?
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