Question

A monopoly is producing output so that the average total cost is $30, marginal revenue is $40, and the price is $50.
If ATC is at its minimum level and the ATC curve is U-shaped, to maximize profits, this firm should:

A) shut down.
B) increase output.
C) reduce output.
D) do nothing, it is already maximizing profits.

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

In this question, we are asked to pick from the options what should serve as the point of action of the firm given the scenario painted in the question;

We proceed as follows;

ATC= 30 $

Marginal revenue(MR)= 40 $

Price(P) =50 $

For efficiency,MC=minimum ATC=30 $

MR =40 > MC=30

For profit maximization, MR =MC

So, firm should raise output ,so that MR falls and becomes equal to MC

So correct option is B.

Answer 2

Answer:

B) increase output

Explanation:

A known rule is that a firm maximizes profit by producing a certain quantity of output where marginal revenue equals marginal cost. For there to be maximized profit, a firm ought to increase it's usage of the input "up to the point where the input's marginal revenue product will equals its marginal costs".