Consider a Monopolist Facing a Linear (Inverse)demand Curve Given By

question 75

Essay

Consider a monopolist facing a linear (inverse)demand curve given by:
p = a - bQ
Show with calculus that the marginal revenue in fact has the same price-axis intercept but twice the slope as the inverse demand curve above.

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