Which of the Following Formulas Would Correctly Calculate a Monopolist's

question 398

Multiple Choice

Which of the following formulas would correctly calculate a monopolist's profit?

• A)profit = price - marginal cost
• B)profit = price - average total cost
• C)profit = (price - marginal cost) × quantity
• D)profit = (price - average total cost) × quantity

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Definitions:

Butanoic Acid

A carboxylic acid with the formula C4H8O2, known for its unpleasant odor, found naturally in plant and animal fats.

2-Pentanone

A five-carbon ketone with the formula CH3COCH2CH2CH3, used as a solvent in various industrial applications.

Thionyl Chloride

A reagent used in organic synthesis for transforming carboxylic acids into acyl chlorides or converting alcohols into alkyl chlorides.

2-Phenylethanol

An organic compound with a floral scent, commonly used in perfumery and flavoring, representing an alcohol with a phenyl group attached to the second carbon.