Refer to the Data for a Nondiscriminating Monopolist

question 272

Multiple Choice

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

• A)$82.
• B)zero.
• C)$54.
• D)$27.

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