Math Problem Statement

Given demand function of a product:

P = (1154/2) - (7/2)Q

The firm has a fixed cost of $418 and unit cost of $21.2.

a. What is the quantity when total revenue is maximum?

(use 3 digits after decimal)

Solution

To find the quantity that maximizes total revenue, we can follow these steps:

1. Express the Total Revenue Function:

The total revenue (TR) is given by the product of the price (P) and quantity (Q):

TR=P×QTR = P \times Q

Given the demand function:

P=1154272Q=5773.5QP = \frac{1154}{2} - \frac{7}{2}Q = 577 - 3.5Q

So, the total revenue function becomes:

TR=Q×(5773.5Q)=577Q3.5Q2TR = Q \times (577 - 3.5Q) = 577Q - 3.5Q^2

2. Find the Quantity that Maximizes Total Revenue:

To maximize the total revenue, take the derivative of the TRTR function with respect to QQ and set it equal to zero:

d(TR)dQ=5777Q\frac{d(TR)}{dQ} = 577 - 7Q

Set the derivative equal to zero to find the critical point:

5777Q=0577 - 7Q = 0

7Q=5777Q = 577

Q=5777=82.429Q = \frac{577}{7} = 82.429

So, the quantity QQ that maximizes total revenue is 82.429 (rounded to three decimal places).

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Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the maximum total revenue?
  2. How do we calculate the profit at the revenue-maximizing quantity?
  3. What is the price at the revenue-maximizing quantity?
  4. How would fixed costs impact profit at this quantity?
  5. What is the elasticity of demand at the revenue-maximizing quantity?

Tip: The revenue-maximizing quantity occurs where the marginal revenue equals zero, not necessarily where profit is maximized.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Revenue Maximization
Differentiation
Demand Function

Formulas

Total Revenue (TR) = Price (P) × Quantity (Q)
P = 577 - 3.5Q
TR = 577Q - 3.5Q^2
d(TR)/dQ = 577 - 7Q

Theorems

Maximization of total revenue occurs when marginal revenue is zero

Suitable Grade Level

College Level (Economics/Business/Calculus)