The cost data in the following table are for Marshall’s Meats, a perfectly competitive firm.

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The cost data in the following table are for Marshall’s Meats, a perfectly competitive firm.

 

Round your answers to 2 decimal places.
 

Output Average Variable Cost Average
Total Cost
Marginal
Cost
Total Cost
0 /   /   /   $ 95  
1 $   $   $   115  
2       125  
3       150  
4       200  
5       270  
6       350  
7       450  

 

a. Complete above the table.


b. What is the break-even price?

    Break-even price: $       

c. What is the shutdown price?

    Shutdown price: $

d. If the market price of the product is $50, what quantity will Marshall’s Meats produce? What will be its profit or loss?
    
    Quantity: ;           : $

e. If the market price of the product is $100, what quantity will Marshall’s Meats produce? What will be its profit or loss?
 
    Quantity: ;           : $

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