Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 275

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
-(Table: Demand Schedule for Gadgets) Look at the table Demand Schedule for Gadgets. The market for gadgets consists of two producers, Margaret and Ray. Each firm can produce gadgets at a marginal cost of $2 and no fixed cost. Suppose that these two producers have formed a cartel, agreed to split production of output evenly, and are maximizing total industry profits. If Margaret decides to cheat on the agreement and sell 100 more gadgets, how many gadgets will Margaret sell?

• A) 500
• B) 200
• C) 300
• D) 600

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