Assume That a Firm's Marginal Cost Is $10 and the Elasticity

question 120

Multiple Choice

Assume that a firm's marginal cost is $10 and the elasticity of demand is -2. We can conclude that the firm's profit maximizing price is approximately:

• A) $20.
• B) $5.
• C) $10.
• D) The answer cannot be determined without additional information.

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