Suppose a Monopolist Faces the Demand Curve and Cost Curves

question 40

Multiple Choice

Suppose a monopolist faces the demand curve and cost curves shown below.
FIGURE 10-5
-Refer to Figure 10-5. If the monopolist is practicing perfect price discrimination and is maximizing its profits, the consumer surplus is represented by the area

• A) P5P3c.
• B) P5P4a.
• C) P5P0c.
• D) P5P2e.
• E) There is no consumer surplus in this case.

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