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The (inverse) demand curve for the services of Oakland Pest Control Co. (OPCC) is given by

P = $1000 - 2Q, where P is in dollars, and Q is residences/month.

The cost equation is given by C = 2000 + 30Q.

a. Sketch and label OPCC's demand and marginal revenue curves, and determine the maximum revenue it can make.

b. What are OPCC's profit-maximizing price and output levels?

c. How much profit does OPCC make if it services 100 residences per month?

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This solution shows how to find the Quantity and Price that maximizes the profits of Oakland Pest Control when the firm's Demand Curve and Total Cost Curve are known.

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a.

Demand curve:
P = 1000 - 2Q

Total Revenue (TR) = PQ
TR = (1000 - 2Q)Q
TR = 1000Q - 2Q^2

MR is the derivative of TR:
MR = 1000 - 4Q

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