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question 268

Multiple Choice

Figure 17-1
-Refer to Figure 17-1. Suppose this market is served by two firms who each face the marginal cost curve shown in the diagram. The marginal revenue curve that a monopolist would face in this market is also shown. If the firms are able to collude successfully,

• A)the total output will be 2 units and the price will be $6.00 per unit.
• B)the total output will be 2 units and the price will be $8.00 per unit.
• C)the total output will be 4 units and the price will be $6.00 per unit.
• D)there will be no deadweight loss.

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