The Following Table Depicts the Cost and Demand Structure a Natural

question 20

Multiple Choice

The following table depicts the cost and demand structure a natural monopoly faces. Provided that the firm operates as a monopolist, what is the price charged and quantity produced in order to maximize profits?

• A) price charged of $900 and quantity produced of 1
• B) price charged of $800 and quantity produced of 2
• C) price charged of $700 and quantity produced of 3
• D) price charged of $600 and quantity produced of 4

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