The Pear Computer Company just developed a totally revolutionary new personal computer. Pear estimates that it will take competitors at least two years to produce equivalent products. The demand function for the computer is estimated to be
P=2,500-500Q
where QQ is millions of computers. The marginal (and average variable) cost of producing the computer is $900.
Assuming Pear acts as a monopolist in its market, the profit-maximizing price and output levels are $ per computer and million computers, respectively. The total contribution to profits and fixed costs at this output level is $ million.
Time Period Price Units sold Total Contri.
1 | 2,400 | ||
2 | 2,200 | ||
3 | 2,000 | ||
4 | 1,800 | ||
5 | 1,700 | ||
6 | 1,600 | ||
7 | 1,500 | ||
8 | 1,400 | ||
9 | 1,300 | ||
10 | 1,200 |
Over the 10 periods, the total contribution to profits and fixed costs from price skimming is $ million.
