A's demand curve is p=10-x and B's demand curve is p=10-2x
Now, total revenue TR=p*x = 10x-2x2
Then, marginal revenue MR = dTR/dx = 10-4x
Marginal cost for the price discriminating monopolist is MC = x
Then, if the monopolist firm wants B to buy only 2 units of the good, it will maximize its profit at the equilibrium point, MR=MC
or, 10-4x = x
or, 5x=10
or, x=2 units
and p=10-2x = 10-(2*2) = $6 is the equilibrium price for each unit of good x.
Thus, here, only option B is a valid response.
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