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question 58

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Figure: Monopolist
-(Figure: Monopolist) Refer to the figure. Based on the demand curves for a monopolist's product in two different markets-Market A and Market B-if the monopolist were to charge a uniform price P_U between the two markets, in which range would the price fall?

• A) $5 < P_U < $9
• B) $5 < P_U < $10
• C) $9 < P_U < $10
• D) $7 < P_U < $10

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