What is the long run equilibrium price for the type of tiles that Art-tile produces? Why?   How many companies will produce this type of tile in long run equilibrium?

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Art-tile operates in a market where there are a number of competitors and anyone could set up at operation like Art-tile by making the same initial financial commitment as Art.   QM is the market demand for tiles and is described by the following demand curve;

Tiles Workers AVC ATC MC TC Revenue
1000 10 8 20 8 22000 9000
2000 19 8 13.6 7.2 50000 18000
3000 27 7 11.2 6.4 93000 27000
4000 34 7 9.8 5.6 148000 36000
5000 41 7 9 5.6 217000 45000
6000 48 6 8.4 5.6 300000 54000
7000 58 7 8.3 8 418000 63000
8000 70 7 8.5 9.6 572000 72000

 

                      P = 40 - .0001QM

 

  1. What is the long run equilibrium price for the type of tiles that Art-tile produces? Why?

 

  1. How many companies will produce this type of tile in long run equilibrium?
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