The Phone Bill for an Accounting Firm Consists of Both

question 22

Multiple Choice

The phone bill for an accounting firm consists of both fixed and variable costs. Refer to the 4-month data below and apply the high-low method to answer the question. (Round your intermediate calculations to two decimal places) $\begin{array}{|l|r|r|} \hline& \text { Minutes } & \text { Total Bill } \\\hline \text { Tanuary } & 460 & \$ 3,000 \\\hline \text { February } & 200 & \$ 2,673 \\\hline \text { March } & 160 & \$ 2,625 \\\hline \text { April } & 300 & \$ 2,800 \\\hline\end{array}$
- What is the fixed portion of the total cost?

• A) $1,850
• B) $2,225
• C) $2,425
• D) $2,625

Explain how monopoly power affects supply curves and market efficiency.

Determine the price elasticity of demand at the profit-maximizing output level for a monopoly.

Assess the economic implications of monopoly practices, including deadweight loss and unrealized trades.

Compare and contrast the outcomes of monopoly markets with those of perfectly competitive markets.

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