Question 1 Report
The table below represents the cost function of a poultry farm. The price of a crate of egg is $21. Use the information contained in the table to answer the questions that follow.
Quantity of eggs (in crates) | Total cost (in $) |
0 | 50 |
1 | 55 |
2 | 62 |
3 | 75 |
4 | 96 |
5 | 125 |
6 | 162 |
7 | 203 |
8 | 248 |
(a) What Is the fixed cost of the farm? (2 marks]
(b)(i) Calculate the marginal cost at each level of output. [9 marks]
(ii) What is the profit maximizing output of the farm? [3 marks]
(c) Draw the demand curve for the farm. [6 marks].