The supply curve of a pure monopolist:
A. is that portion of its marginal cost curve that lies above average variable cost.
B. is the same as that of a purely competitive industry.
C. is its average variable cost curve.
D. does not exist because prices are not "given" to a monopolist.
Answer: D
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