Exhibit 8-2 Demand and cost information for a monopoly
Q
P
TC
0
40
10
1
30
15
2
20
25
3
10
40
4
0
60
Refer to Exhibit 8-2. Using the rule that focuses on the marginal approach to maximizing profits, the monopolist maximizes profit by choosing price equal to:
A. $40.
B. $20.
C. $10.
D. $0.
Answer: B
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