Given That a Firm's Inverse Demand Function Is P =

question 27

Multiple Choice

Given that a firm's inverse demand function is P = 100 - 5Q and total cost is given by C = 550 + 10Q, what is the firm's profit-maximizing level of output?

• A) 10 units
• B) 15 units
• C) 9 units
• D) 8 units
• E) 5 units

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