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9. Problems and Applications Q9

· P1  illustrates the present situation for the typical firm in the market

· S1  indicates the corresponding supply curve.

10. Problems and Applications Q10

Quantity

Total cost

Average total cost

1

7

7

2

10

5

3

18

6

4

28

7

5

40

8

6

54

6

At a price of $11, 200 pies are sold in the market. Each producer makes 4 pie, so there are 50 producers in the market, each making profit of $16

The market is in equilibrium: False

In the long run each producer earns a profit of $0, The market price $5. At this price, 800 pies are sold in the market each producer makes 2 pies. So there are 400 producers operating