Suppose That a Monopolist's Inverse Demand Curve Can Be Expressed

question 86

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a monopolist's inverse demand curve can be expressed as: P = 20,000 - Q².
The monopolist's total cost curve is: TC = 8,000Q.
The price the monopolist charges to maximize profit is P = ____.

• A) 15,999.44
• B) 12,342.32
• C) 10,111.21
• D) 8,888.11

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