Suppose that firm that makes lithium batteries is a price taker. The firm's marginal cost if given by: MC= 2 +14q. The price it can sell batteries at is $660 per unit. Calculate the profit-maximizing quantity of batteries for the firm. (Round to the nearest 2 decimal places if necessary.)

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Suppose that firm that makes lithium batteries is a price taker. The firm's marginal cost if given by:
MC= 2 +14q. The price it can sell batteries at is $660 per unit. Calculate the profit-maximizing
quantity of batteries for the firm.
(Round to the nearest 2 decimal places if necessary.)
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that firm that makes lithium batteries is a price taker. The firm's marginal cost if given by: MC= 2 +14q. The price it can sell batteries at is $660 per unit. Calculate the profit-maximizing quantity of batteries for the firm. (Round to the nearest 2 decimal places if necessary.)
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