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. How many tickets does the theater sell to adults to maximize profits?
A. 2500
B. 500
C. 200
D. 600
B. 500
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A) demand is elastic in this price range. B) the product's price is above the midpoint of its demand curve. C) demand is inelastic in this price range. D) the demand curve is horizontal.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The most important factor in reversing the economic decline of 1929-1933 was that
A. the federal government finally balanced its budget. B. the stock market began to rise. C. people became more optimistic. D. the federal government began to spend a huge amount of money.