Table 15-9 Consider the Following Demand and Cost Information for a Monopoly

question 81

Multiple Choice

Table 15-9
Consider the following demand and cost information for a monopoly.
-Refer to Table 15-9. What price should the monopoly charge to maximize profit?

• A)$16
• B)$20
• C)$24
• D)$28

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