A Firm with Market Power Faces the Demand Function Q

question 9

Multiple Choice

A firm with market power faces the demand function q = 1,000 - P. The firm's total cost function is TC(q) = 5q + q² + 500. If the firm behaves as a single-price monopoly, the firm's optimal output level is ____.

• A) 751.25
• B) 510.45
• C) 326.75
• D) 248.75

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