If the Demand Schedule for Bong's Book Is Q =

question 15

Multiple Choice

if the demand schedule for Bong's book is Q = 3,000 - 100p, the cost of having the book typeset is $9,000, and the marginal cost of printing an extra book is $4, then he would maximize his profits by

• A)having it typeset and selling 1,300 copies.
• B)having it typeset and selling 2,600 copies.
• C)having it typeset and selling 1,500 copies.
• D)not having it typeset and not selling any copies.
• E)having it typeset and selling 650 copies.

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