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A monopolist maximizes profit by producing the quantity at which ?

Correct answer: A. marginal revenue equals marginal cost

  • A. marginal revenue equals marginal cost
  • B. marginal revenue equals price
  • C. marginal cost equals price
  • D. marginal cost equals demand
  • E. none of these answers

Explanation

Profit changes by marginal revenue minus marginal cost when output changes by one unit. Profit is maximized at the output where marginal revenue equals marginal cost, provided the firm is operating on the appropriate part of its cost curve.

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