Bob's Butcher Shop Is the Only Place Within 100 Miles

question 436

Multiple Choice

Bob's Butcher Shop is the only place within 100 miles that sells bison burgers. Assuming that Bob is maximizing his profit, which of the following statements is true?

• A)The price of Bob's bison burgers will be less than Bob's marginal cost.
• B)The price of Bob's bison burgers will exceed Bob's marginal cost.
• C)The price of Bob's bison burgers will equal Bob's marginal cost.
• D)Costs are irrelevant to Bob because he is a monopolist.

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