Figure 8.8 shows demand, marginal revenue, and costs of a duopolist. If the two duopolists have the same costs and split the market equally, each profit-maximizing duopolist will earn a profit of ________.
A. $30,000
B. $15,000
C. $10,000
D. $0
Answer: C
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