Table 17-10 The Table Shows the Demand Schedule for a Particular Product

question 101

Multiple Choice

Table 17-10
The table shows the demand schedule for a particular product.
-Refer to Table 17-10. Suppose the market for this product is served by two firms who have formed a cartel and are colluding to set the price and quantity in this market. If the marginal cost to produce this product is constant at $40 per unit and there is no fixed cost, then what will the combined profit of the cartel be?

• A)$15,000
• B)$24,000
• C)$27,000
• D)$63,000

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Definitions:

Trade

The exchange of goods or services between parties, which can be within or across borders.

Intermediation Revenue

Income generated by serving as an intermediary in transactions between two or more parties, such as brokerage fees or commissions.

Third Parties

Entities or individuals who are not directly involved in a transaction or contract but may be affected by it or have a relevant interest.

Middlemen

Intermediaries or agents between the producer and the consumer, facilitating the distribution and sale of goods.