If a Monopolist Is Producing the Profit- Maximizing Output Level

question 36

Multiple Choice

If a monopolist is producing the profit- maximizing output level and at this output level, the marginal cost is $5 and the profit- maximizing price is $12, what is the markup?

• A)3
• B)1.25
• C)2.4
• D)0.42

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