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A monopolist charges a price of $15 per unit. A the point of intersection of the marginal revenue and marginal cost curves, the output was 10 units and the marginal cost was $7. Average total cost for 10 units of output was $7. What is this monopolist’s profit?
Hint: Profit = Total Revenue - Total Cost
Total Revenue = Price x Quantity
Total Cost = Average Total Cost x Quantity
a. |
$80 |
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b. |
$70 |
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c. |
$120 |
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d. |
$150 |
At the profit maximizing output level of 10 units, price = $15 per unit and ATC = $7.
Total revenue at the profit maximizing output = $(15*10) = $150 and Total cost = $(7*10) = $70
The monopoly's profit = TR - TC = $(150 - 70) = $80
Answer: option A