Suppose a monopoly is producing at an output such that the price elasticity of demand is 0.8. Then
A) there is not enough information to reach any conclusion listed.
B) price equals marginal cost.
C) output should be increased.
D) the monopoly is probably maximizing profits.
E) marginal revenue is less than marginal cost.
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Q41: Marginal revenue and demand are unrelated.
Q42: If, at an output of 10 units,
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