A movie monopolist sells to students and adults. The demand function for students is QdS = 600 - 100P and the demand function for adults is QdA = 1,200 - 100P. The marginal cost is $2 per ticket. Suppose the movie theater can price discriminate. What price per ticket does the theater charge students to maximize profits?

A. $4

B. $7

C. $6

D. $12


A. $4

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B.  panel (B) only.
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