Marginal Revenue Derivation:

 

Demand Curve Function

 

P = 100 – 2Qd

 

Vertical intercept along P axis is 100

Slope is – 2

 

Solve for Qd, quantity demanded is a function of price

 

Qd = 50 - .5P

 

R = 100Q – 2Q2   Remember R = PQ

 

MR = dR / dQ = 100 – 4Q