Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Theory of Firms under Perfect Competition

Question:

Find the profit maximising output level from the following data.

Quantity 7 8 9 10
Price 10 9 8 7
Average Total Cost 6 5 6 7
Options:

7

9

8

10

Correct Answer:

8

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3: 8

Quantity 7 8 9 10
Price 10 9 8 7
Average Total Cost 6 5 6 7
TR (P*Q) 70 72 72 70
TC (ATC*Q) 42 40 54 70
Profit (TR-TC) 28 32 18 0

To find the profit-maximising output level, we calculate profit at each quantity by subtracting total cost (calculated as average total cost multiplied by quantity) from total revenue (price multiplied by quantity). At a quantity of 7, the profit is ₹28; at 8 units, it rises to ₹32; at 9 units, it drops to ₹18; and at 10 units, it becomes zero. Since the highest profit of ₹32 is achieved when 8 units are produced, the profit-maximising output level is 8 units.