QUESTION 15 Imagine a small juice producer named "Bilberry Infused Beverages" known for its refreshing beverages. The owner, Louis, keeps track of the production costs. Recently he decided to expand his operations and produce more Juices to meet the increasing demand. Table 15.1 below shows the data he has collected: Complete Table 15.1 below and use the information to answer the question that follows. Table 15:1 Production Costs for Bilberry Infused Beverages (4 Marks) Output 0 Total cost 30 Fixed cost Variable cost Marginal Average cost Average cost fixed cost 0 1 10 18 3 22 4 56 5 64 6 B 76 7 8 15 15 What is the marginal cost of producing the 8th unit of the good? a) 4 b) 10 c) 12 d) 29

Question 1 Include correctly labeled diagrams, if useful or required, in explaining your answers. A correctly labeled diagram must have all axes and curves clearly labeled and must show directional changes. If the question prompts you to "Calculate," you must show how you arrived at your final answer. Quantity of Output Total Cost $12 1 $14 2 $18 $24 4 $32 5 $42 6 $54 7 $68 The table above shows the total cost function for a typical firm producing hats in a perfectly competitive market. The market price for hats is $9 per hat. (a) Calculate the average variable cost of the fifth unit. Show your work. (b) What is the firm's profit-maximizing quantity of hats? Explain using marginal analysis. (c) Draw a correctly labeled graph showing the firm's demand and marginal cost curves, and show the profit-maximizing quantity of hats determined in part (b). (d) If the rent of the building the firm occupies increases, what will happen to the firm's profit-maximizing quantity of output in the short…

QUESTION 15 Imagine a small juice producer named " Bilberry Infused Beverages" known for its refreshing beverages. The owner, Louis, keeps track of the production costs. Recently he decided to expand his operations and produce more Juices to meet the increasing demand. Table 15.1 below shows the data he has collected: Complete Table 15.1 below and use the information to answer the question that follows. Table 15:1 Production Costs for Bilberry Infused Beverages (4 Marks) Output Total cost Fixed cost Variable Marginal Average cost cost cost Average fixed cost 0 30 O 1 10 2 18 3 22 4 5 64 B 832 8 76 7 8 15 15 What is the marginal cost of producing the 8th unit of the good? a) 4 b) 10 c) 12 d) 29

Answer the following questions in your own words. Start a new thread while replying. 1. What are the determinants of price elasticity of demand? Explain the determinants. 2. What is the difference between inelastic demand and elastic demand? Provide an example of each from real life. 3. Refer to the graph below: Price 22 20 + 18 +- 16 + 14 B 12 10 + 4 Demand +++ 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Buaxtity From the graph above calculate: a. Price elasticity of demand from point A to point B (use the mid-point method). Is it an elastic situation or an inelastic situation? b. Price elasticity of demand from point B to point C (use the mid-point method). Is it an elastic situation or an inelastic situation?

Consider the production of hamburgers. The average total cost (ATC) and average fixed cost (AFC) of producing hamburgers are illustrated in the graph to the right Use the four-point curve drawing tool to graph the average variable cost of producing one, two, three, and four thousand hamburgers. Properly label this curve Carefully follow the instructions above, and only draw the required objects. Cost (cente per unit) 26 24- 22- 20 18- 16 14- 12- 10 B 6 4- 2 ATC AFG Quantity of hamburgers (in 1000s) Q du

Question 15 (i) Which of the following is(are) correct about how accountants and economists consider costs? Accountants consider only implicit costs Economists consider both explicit and implicit costs A: 1 only B: 2 only C: Both 1 and 2 D: Neither 1 nor 2 (ii) Which of the following statements is(are) correct for a monopoly firm and a competitive firm? Both firms earn economic profit in the long run. Both firms aim to maximize profit and produce at P = MC.   A: 1 only B: 2 only C: Both 1 and 2 D: Neither 1 nor 2

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Costs and Profit Maximization: Work It Out 1 Suppose Margie decides to lease a photocopier and open up a black-and-white photocopying service in her dorm room for use by faculty and students. Her total cost, as a function of the number of copies she produces per month, is given in the table. Number of Photocopies Per Month Total Cost Fixed Cost Variable Cost Total Revenue Profit 0 $100         1,000 $110         2,000 $125         3,000 $145         4,000 $175         5,000 $215         6,000 $285         a. Fill in the missing numbers in the table, assuming that Margie can charge 6 cents per black-and-white copy. Margie's fixed cost is: $       Variable cost, 0 photocopies/month: $     Variable cost, 1,000 photocopies/month: $     Variable cost, 2,000 photocopies/month: $     Variable cost, 3,000 photocopies/month: $     Variable cost, 4,000 photocopies/month: $…

The following is a cost schedule for A & E Manufacturing Company Ltd for product X.   Quantity (Q) Fixed Cost Variable Cost Total Cost Marginal Cost Average Fixed Cost Average Variable Cost Average Total Cost 0     100         1   30           2           25   3   60           4 100         18     Required: Calculate the missing costs and complete the schedule.  On one diagram, plot and label the Marginal Cost curve, the Average Fixed Cost curve, Average Variable Cost Curve and the Average Total Cost curve.                       Explain the relationship which exists between the Marginal Cost Curve and the Average Total Cost Curve.  What accounts for the ‘U’ shape of the Average Total Cost Curve?

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