Figure 15-4 The Figure Below Depicts the Demand and Marginal Cost Curves

question 236

Multiple Choice

Figure 15-4
The figure below depicts the demand and marginal cost curves of a profit-maximizing monopolist.

-Refer to Figure 15-4.If the monopoly operates at an output level below Q₀,then an increase in output toward Q₀ (but not so large an increase as to exceed Q₀) would

• A)raise the price and raise total surplus.
• B)lower the price and raise total surplus.
• C)raise the price and lower total surplus.
• D)lower the price and lower total surplus.

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