Problem
Two physical therapy firms want to merge. The price elasticity of demand for physical therapy is -0.40. APT has a volume (Q) of 10,400, fixed costs of $50,000, marginal costs of $20, and a market share of 8 percent. BPT has a volume of 15,600, fixed costs of $60,000, marginal costs of $20, and a market share of 20 percent. The merged firm has a volume of 26,000, fixed costs of $100,000, marginal costs of $20, and a market share of 20 percent. What are the total costs, prices, revenues, and profits for each firm and for the merged firm?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.