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The demand and total cost functions for a
Q(P) = 39.5 – 0.5P
TC(Q) = 60 – Q + 0.5 Q2
1. What is the firm’s profit πM? Indicate this on the graph.
2. What are the firm's fixed and variable costs?
3. What would be the socially optimal Q* and P* (round to 1 decimal place if needed)
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