The Demand for a Monopolist's Output Is 10,000 Divided by the Square

question 24

Multiple Choice

The demand for a monopolist's output is 10,000 divided by the square of the price it charges.The monopolist produces at a constant marginal cost of $5.If the government imposes a sales tax of $10 per unit on the monopolist's output, the monopolist price will rise by

• A)$5.
• B)$10.
• C)$20.
• D)$12.
• E)None of the above.

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