Slick Shades Has a Constant Marginal Cost of Production Equal

question 78

Multiple Choice

Slick Shades has a constant marginal cost of production equal to $40 and the distributors have a constant marginal cost of distribution equal to $20. If Slick Shades vertically integrates with the perfectly competitive distributors, the relevant demand curve for the combined firm is the ______demand curve and the combined firm's marginal cost is equal to______ .

• A)retail; $60
• B)retail; $40
• C)wholesale; $60
• D)wholesale; $40

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