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The data for two firms (Firm 1 and Firm 2) are given below. There is no fixed cost. P Q TR MR TC MC Profit

The data for two firms (Firm 1 and Firm 2) are given below. There is no fixed cost.

P Q TR MR TC MC Profit
45 1 45 0 10 0 35
40 2 80 35 20 10 60
35 3 105 25 30 10 75
30 4 120 15 40 10 80
25 5 125 5 50 10 75
20 6 120 -5 60 10 60
15 7 105 -15 70 10 35
10 8 80 -25 80 10 0

A.If the two firms collude and form a cartel, what is the joint profit-maximizing level of output and price? (4 marks)

B. What would happen to Firm 2's profit if it increased its production by one unit while Firm 1 stuck to the cartel agreement? (4 marks)

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