A monopoly produces widgets at a marginal cost of $10 per unit and zero fixed costs. It faces an inverse demand function given by P = 50 ? Q. The demand elasticity of a widget at the monopoly price and quantity is:

A. ?2.
B. 2.
C. ?2.5.
D. ?1.5.


Answer: D

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