58) Refer to the attached Figure 17. When price rises from P2 to P3, what does the firm find?  A. Marginal cost exceeds marginal revenue at a production level of Q2.  B. Expanding output to Q3 would leave the firm with losses.  C. If it produces at output level Q3 it will earn a zero profit.  D. If it produces at output level Q3 it will earn a positive profit.

7 With the aid of a diagram, explain the profit maximising rule and explain four reasons why firms aim to profit maximise. Why might profit maximisation not be possible? (At least three developed points) What other business objective, besides profit maximisation may firms have and why might this be the case? Use a diagram and develop at least three points

7. You are economic consultant for Jack, who farms raw cotton in a perfectly competitive market. One day he gives you the following data at his present level of production: Output = 2000 pounds, market price = $5.00, total cost =$8000, fixed cost=$2000, marginal cost=$5. The minimum of AVC occurs at {1000 pounds at $2} and the minimum of ATC at {1500 pounds at $3.5}. Please help Jack with the following questions based on the above figures: a. Draw a graph for the raw cotton market and a graph for Jack’s farm current situation that includes MC, ATC, and AVC, labeling all relevant points on axes with numerical values. Is Jack maximizing the profit (minimizing the loss)? Why or why not? Label the total profit/loss area. b. Suppose more farmers enter the raw cotton market until the market price is $3.00 per pound. On the same graphs, show the effect of this change in the market place. Would you like to suggest Jack leaving the market in the short run? Explain your answe

4. Complete the following schedule: Quantity 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Cost $9 $12 $16 $21 $30 $40 $52 $6 ATC MC Assuming the price of this product is $12, at what output is (a) Total profit maximized (b) Total revenue maximized (c) Profit per unit maximized