Refer to the Data for a Nondiscriminating Monopolist

question 22

Multiple Choice

Refer to the data for a nondiscriminating monopolist. At its profit-maximizing output, this firm's total costs will be

• A)$300.
• B)$248.
• C)$198.
• D)$126.

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