Author Question: The demand curve and marginal revenue curve for red rubber balls are given as follows: Q = 16 - P ... (Read 14 times)

james9437

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 568
The demand curve and marginal revenue curve for red rubber balls are given as follows:
 
  Q = 16 - P MR = 16 - 2Q
  What level of output maximizes profit?
  A) 0
  B) 4
  C) 5.5
  D) 6
  E) B, C and D all maximize profit.

Question 2

Ronny's Pizza House operates in the perfectly competitive local pizza market. If the price of pizza cheese increases (ceteris paribus), what is the expected impact on Ronny's profit-maximizing output decision?
 
  A) Output increases to cover the higher input cost
  B) Output increases because the marginal cost curve shifts upward
  C) Output decreases because the marginal cost curve shifts upward
  D) Output decreases because the price of pizza must also increase



scrocafella

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 346
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.

Did you know?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndrome are life-threatening reactions that can result in death. Complications include permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, lung damage, photophobia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients' pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat.

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library