If the Demand Elasticity for a Product Is -2,and a Profit-Maximizing

question 22

Multiple Choice

If the demand elasticity for a product is -2,and a profit-maximizing firm sells the product for $10,its marginal cost must be

• A)$5.
• B)$10.
• C)$15.
• D)$8.

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