If a Monopolist's Marginal Revenue Is MR = 15 -

question 74

Multiple Choice

If a monopolist's marginal revenue is MR = 15 - 2Q and its marginal cost is MC = 5,then the profit-maximizing quantity is

• A)0.
• B)5.
• C)7.5.
• D)10.
• E)15.

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