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Problem 2.5 The cost function for Acme Laundry is TC(q) = 10 + 10q + q^2  so its marginal cost function is MC(q) = 10 + 2q where q is tons of laundry cleaned.  Derive the firm's average cost and average variable cost curves.  What q should the firm choose so as to maximize its profit if the market price is p?  How much does it produce if the competitive market price is p = 50?

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The firms in the perfectly competitive market are price taker. The equilibrium price and quantities are decided by the market forces of demand and supply. 

 

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