The "A" student did a quarterly cost breakdown analysis for Delicious Deserts. A month-to- month analysis would have been better, but the owners just wanted a quick quarterly analysis. QI = 150 cakes sold, Q2 = 300 cakes sold, Q3 = 450 cakes sold and Q4 = 475 sold. Quantity Sold 150 300 450 475 Demand/Price $275 $275 $240 $180 $170 $275 $205 $ 60 ($ 10) MR ATC $238 $207 $153 $151 MC $200 $175 $ 47 $283 TR $41250 $72000 $81000 $80750 TC $35750 $62000 $69000 $76075 Net Profit $ 5500 $10000 $12000 $ 4675 Challenge Question #4: Hint: Use the instructions on page 7 of the Excel 2016 handout. Can you plot a nice-looking graph to show how the demand curve, the average total cost, marginal cost, and marginal revenue curves look like? Paste it on this page or attach a separate page to this homework.
The "A" student did a quarterly cost breakdown analysis for Delicious Deserts. A month-to- month analysis would have been better, but the owners just wanted a quick quarterly analysis. QI = 150 cakes sold, Q2 = 300 cakes sold, Q3 = 450 cakes sold and Q4 = 475 sold. Quantity Sold 150 300 450 475 Demand/Price $275 $275 $240 $180 $170 $275 $205 $ 60 ($ 10) MR ATC $238 $207 $153 $151 MC $200 $175 $ 47 $283 TR $41250 $72000 $81000 $80750 TC $35750 $62000 $69000 $76075 Net Profit $ 5500 $10000 $12000 $ 4675 Challenge Question #4: Hint: Use the instructions on page 7 of the Excel 2016 handout. Can you plot a nice-looking graph to show how the demand curve, the average total cost, marginal cost, and marginal revenue curves look like? Paste it on this page or attach a separate page to this homework.
Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions
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What is the MC=MR Profit Maximization point? What quantity should Delicious Deserts be producing at 'and' what price should they be charging to maximize their profits?
Question #6
Why isn't it a good idea for them to produce and sell as many cakes as they can? Is it more profitable to sell less cakes at this current stage of their business?
Question #7
Do you have any other recommendations for Delicious Deserts to increase their revenues, profits, market share, and client retention?
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