The Demand for Y Is Given by Y = 256/p²

question 21

Multiple Choice

The demand for y is given by y = 256/p².Only two firms produce y.They have identical costs c(y) = y².If they agree to collude and maximize their joint profits, how much output will each firm produce?

• A)2
• B)5
• C)10
• D)12
• E)16

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