Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 11

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions :
Scenario: Monopolistically Competitive Firm
For a monopolistically competitive firm,the demand curve is given by Q = 160 - P,and the firm's cost functions are MC = 20 + 2Q and TC = 20Q + Q² + 20.
-(Scenario: Monopolistically Competitive Firm) Use Scenario: Monopolistically Competitive Firm.Given the information in the scenario,in the short run,this firm:

• A) earns profits of $2 430.
• B) incurs losses of $2 450.
• C) earns no profit.
• D) incurs losses of $20.

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Definitions:

Wholesale Prices

The cost at which goods are sold by wholesalers to retailers, usually lower than the retail price due to the absence of retailer markup.

Wholesalers

Businesses that sell goods in large quantities at lower prices, typically to retailers, other businesses, or professional users, but not directly to the end consumer.

Category Specialists

Retailers or businesses that focus on a specific category of products, offering a wide selection and deep knowledge within that category.

Category Killers

are large retail chain stores that specialize in a single category of products and dominate that category, often leading to the decline of small specialty stores.