Firms in a competitive market can sell as much as they like at a market price of $16. The cost function for each firm is TC = 50 + 4Q + 2Q^2. The associated marginal cost function is MC = 4 + 4Q and the point of minimum average cost is Q = 5. Using the profit maximizing rule, find the short-run profit at the profit maximizing quantity.

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Answer:

Q=3

P=16

Profit=-32

Explanation:

in perfect competition p=mc

16=4+4q

q=12/4

q=3

Profit = total revenue - total cost

Profit = (16*3) - (50 + 4(3) + 2(3*3)

Profit = 48 - (50+12+18)

Profit=-32