Suppose a patent is granted for a product that has the linear demand curve P = a - b Q. The constant marginal cost of producing this product is $50 per unit, a unit sells for $150, and consumers purchase 100 units of the good at that price

If the monopoly is maximizing profit, b equals A) 1.
B) 1.5.
C) 2.
D) 2.5.


A

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