The table below shows the total revenue (TR) and total cost (TC) for a perfectly competitive firm. At which quantity (Q) of output is the company's profit maximized? Hint: Note that the company cannot produce partial units. Provide your answer below: 0- Quantity (Q) 7 8 9012 11 Total Revenue (TR) $56 $64 $72 $80 $88 $96 Total Cost (TC) $36 $39 $44 $51 $60 $76

The table below shows the total revenue (TR) and total cost (TC) for a perfectly competitive firm. At which quantity (Q) of output is the company's profit maximized? Hint: Note that the company cannot produce partial units. Provide your answer below: 0- Quantity (Q) 7 8 9012 11 Total Revenue (TR) $56 $64 $72 $80 $88 $96 Total Cost (TC) $36 $39 $44 $51 $60 $76

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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