Exhibit 8-2 Demand and Cost Information for a Monopoly Refer to Exhibit 8-2

question 77

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 8-2 Demand and cost information for a monopoly $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \mathbf { Q } & \mathbf { P } & \mathbf { T C } \\\hline 0 & 40 & 10 \\1 & 30 & 15 \\2 & 20 & 25 \\3 & 10 & 40 \\4 & 0 & 60 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Refer to Exhibit 8-2. Using the rule that focuses on the marginal approach to maximizing profits, the monopolist maximizes profit by choosing price equal to:

• A) $40.
• B) $20.
• C) $10.
• D) $0.

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