Marginal revenue is the ratio that is calculated in order to account for the change in overall income that results from selling one additional unit. This term is usually considered a microeconomic term but has many managerial accounting applications.
The formula to be used is,
Marginal revenue = (change in total revenues)/(change in quantity sold)
Revenue for 2 units sold: R = (2 units)($8.50/unit) = $17
Revenue for 3 units sold: R = (3 units)($8.00/unit) = $24
Change in Total Revenue = $24 - $17 = $7
Marginal Revenue = ($7) / (3 - 2) = $7/1
ANSWER: Marginal Revenue: $7/unit
