Neco Model Questions Vol1 2022 Agricultural Science Question 8

Practice objective / multiple choice question 8 from the 2022 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2022 Agricultural Science Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 8 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • AGRICULTURAL_SCIENCE • objective

The total cost of producing maize is given by \(TC = 0.02Q^{2} + 1500\) (where \(Q\) is output in tonnes). The market price follows the linear demand function \(P = 500 - 0.1Q\). Determine the profit‑maximising output level \(Q^{*}\) (in tonnes) and the corresponding maximum profit (in dollars).

Answer Options

A. Q* ≈ 2500 tonnes; maximum profit ≈ $600,000
B. Q* ≈ 1500 tonnes; maximum profit ≈ $400,000
C. Q* ≈ 1800 tonnes; maximum profit ≈ $450,000
Correct Answer D. Q* ≈ 2083 tonnes; maximum profit ≈ $519,335
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Q* ≈ 2083 tonnes; maximum profit ≈ $519,335

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2022 Agricultural Science Question 8. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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