Exhibit 8-5 Demand and cost data for a monopolist
Price
Quantity
TR
MR
TC
Profit
$10
  1
10
10
  4
     9
  2
    8
     8
  3
  12
     7
  4
  16
     6
  5
  20
     5
  6
  24
     4
  7
  28
     3
  8
  32
     2
  9
  36
     1
10
  40
 Refer to Exhibit 8-5. The demand schedule and cost schedule for a monopolist are provided. Which output level maximizes profit?

A. 2.
B. 6.
C. 4.
D. 7.


Answer: C

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