If in Problem 4, the Inverse Demand for Bean Sprouts

question 17

Multiple Choice

If in Problem 4, the inverse demand for bean sprouts were given by P(Y) = 550 - 3Y and the total cost of producing Y units for any firm were TC(Y) = 10Y and if the industry consisted of two Cournot duopolists, then in equilibrium each firm's production would be

• A) 90 units.
• B) 30 units.
• C) 60 units.
• D) 45 units.
• E) 45.83 units.

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