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1.) Exhibit 9-0 Demand and cost curves for a monopolist

Price, costs, and revenue per unit (dollars) 0 1 2 TIMRINO 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Quantity of output (units per hour)

Based on the data shown in the chart, what price should the monopoly charge for its product to maximize its profit (or minimize its loss)?

A. $60

B. $80

C. $100

D. $120

E. $140

2.) A monopoly firm can sell its fourth unit of output for a price of $20. In order to sell more than five units, it must expect to receive a price:

A. equal to $30.

B. greater than $20.

C. less than $30.

D. less than $20.

E. the price is impossible to calculate with the information given.

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