Scenario 10.2: A Monopolist Faces the Following Demand Curve, Marginal Revenue Curve

question 121

Multiple Choice

Scenario 10.2:
A monopolist faces the following demand curve, marginal revenue curve, total cost curve and marginal cost curve for its product:
Q = 200 - 2P
MR = 100 - Q
TC = 5Q
MC = 5
-Refer to Scenario 10.2. What is the profit maximizing price?

• A) $95.00
• B) $5.00
• C) $52.50
• D) $10.00

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