Answer:
A) Q=17
B) $80
C) 518
Explanation:
C(Q) = 60 + 12Q + 2Q2
and its MC = 12+ 4Q
a.How much output should the firm produce in the short run?
Put P = MC and solve for Q
P=MC
80=12+4Q
4Q=68
Divide both sides of the equation by 4
Q=17
b.What price should the firm charge in the short-run? $80
c.What are the firm’s short-run profits?
Hint:
Profit=Total Revenue-Total CostTotal Revenue=$80x17=1360
TotalCost=60+12x17+2(17)2=60+204+578=842
Profit=1360-842=518