Math Problem Statement

The vertical axis ranges from 0 through 200 dollars in increments of 50. The horizontal axis ranges from 0 through 10, in unit increments. MC passes through the following points: (0.5, 90), (3.55, 60), and (9.9, 160). AVC forms a downward sloping curve passing from the points (1.2, 85) through (10, 90). ATC forms a downward sloping curve passing from points (1, 185) through (10, 101). MR equals P is a straight horizontal line passing from point (0, 75) through (10, 75). The shaded area between cost and revenue 75 through 80 till 6 units represents loss. A equals 91.67 dollars; P equals 81 dollars; and V equals 75 dollars. All data are approximate.This graph illustrates that a firm can minimize its losses by producing where Blank______. Multiple choice question.

price equals minimum average variable cost but is less than minimum average total cost

price exceeds minimum average variable cost but is less than average total cost

price exceeds minimum average variable cost but is less than marginal cost

price exceeds minimum average total cost but is less than average fixed cost

Solution

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Cost Curves
Revenue Analysis
Loss Minimization
Microeconomic Theory

Formulas

Average Variable Cost (AVC) = Variable Costs / Quantity
Average Total Cost (ATC) = Total Costs / Quantity
Marginal Cost (MC) = Change in Total Costs / Change in Quantity

Theorems

Profit Maximization Condition
Loss Minimization in Short Run
Relationship Between Marginal Revenue (MR) and Marginal Cost (MC)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, College Level (Economics)