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Econ 111: Principles of Economics - Accelerated Treatment - Quiz 4

1. Given all the information in the total product (TP) curve presented here, sketch the average and marginal product curves in the area directly underneath it.

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2. Given all the information in the total cost (TC) curve presented here, sketch the average and marginal cost curves in the area directly underneath it.

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3. The following graph gives information about the marginal cost (MC), average total cost (ATC) and average variable cost (AVC) for a perfectly competitive firm A that faces a market price p* for its product.

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a) Show the output level that maximizes profits for firm A, and explain briefly (2-3 sentences) why you picked that quantity.

b) Answer with one sentence: Is the firm enjoying profits or losses at the equilibrium output level? WHY?

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