The Demand Equation for a Good Produced by a Monopolistically

question 82

Multiple Choice

The demand equation for a good produced by a monopolistically competitive firm is P = 10 - Q. If the firm has no fixed costs and variable costs of $2 per unit, what is the value of the firm's monopoly profits when it sets a price that maximizes its monopoly profits?

• A) $7
• B) $12
• C) $15
• D) $16

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