The tobacco industry has a Lerner index of 0.76. Based on this information, compute the optimal markup factor.

A. 0.24 times price
B. 4.17 times price
C. 4.17 times marginal cost
D. There is not sufficient information to determine the optimal markup factor.


Answer: C

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