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You have the following information for a firm:

TR = 200Q - Q^2

MR = 200 - 2Q

TC = 1000 - 8Q + Q^2

MC = -8 + 2Q

a. If the firm produces 60 units of output, what are profits or losses for the firm?

b. Is the firm maximizing profits producing Q = 60? If not, what is the profit-maximizing level of output produced?

c. What are maximum profits?

 

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c. What are maximum profits?

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0

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