s 62.36 units, and the profit (to the nearest penny) at this output le y to shift right. This will continue until the price is equal to the mini e profit will be zero

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Assume a competitive firm faces a market price of $60, a cost curve of:
C = 0.003q³ + 25q + 750,
The firm's profit maximizing output level (to the nearest tenth) is 62.36 units, and the profit (to the nearest penny) at this output level is $ 705.09.
In this case,
firms will enter. This will cause the market supply to shift right. This will continue until the price is equal to the minimum average cost of $50.00
(round your answer to the nearest penny). At this price level the profit will be zero
Transcribed Image Text:Assume a competitive firm faces a market price of $60, a cost curve of: C = 0.003q³ + 25q + 750, The firm's profit maximizing output level (to the nearest tenth) is 62.36 units, and the profit (to the nearest penny) at this output level is $ 705.09. In this case, firms will enter. This will cause the market supply to shift right. This will continue until the price is equal to the minimum average cost of $50.00 (round your answer to the nearest penny). At this price level the profit will be zero
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