The Demand for a Monopolist's Output Is 7,000 Divided by the Square

question 6

Multiple Choice

The demand for a monopolist's output is 7,000 divided by the square of the price in dollars that it charges per unit.The firm has constant marginal costs equal to 1 dollar per unit.To maximize its profits, it should charge a price of

• A)1 dollar.
• B)2 dollars.
• C)3 dollars.
• D)1.5 dollars.
• E)2.5 dollars.

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Definitions:

Avoidable Costs

Costs that can be eliminated if a particular decision is made, such as discontinuing a product line.

Irrelevant Costs

Costs that will not be affected by a decision and therefore should not be considered when making that decision.

Asset

Resources owned or controlled by a business that are expected to provide future economic benefits.

Original Cost

The initial price paid or cost of acquisition of an asset, before any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs are deducted.