A monopolist has the cost function TC(q) = 200q + 15q2 and faces the demand function given by p = 1200 10y.
What output maximizes its profit? What is the profit-maximizing price? What is its maximum profit?
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A monopolist has the cost function TC(q) = 200q + 15q2 and faces the demand function given by p = 1200 10y.
What output maximizes its profit? What is the profit-maximizing price? What is its maximum profit?