If the demand facing a monopolist is P = 100 − 10Q and marginal cost is constant at 20, thenthe profit maximizing price and quantity for this monopolist are:

Question:

If the demand facing a monopolist is P = 100 − 10Q and marginal cost is constant at 20, thenthe profit maximizing price and quantity for this monopolist are:

A.

P = 60 and Q = 4

B.

P = 20 and Q = 8

C.

P = 90 and Q = 10

D.

P = 4 and Q = 60

Answer» a. P = 60 and Q = 4

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The value of Lagrange multiplier λ gives the approximate change in the objective functioncaused by a small change in the:

Question:

The value of Lagrange multiplier λ gives the approximate change in the objective functioncaused by a small change in the:

A.

constant of the constraint

B.

objective function

C.

variables in the constraint

D.

any of these

Answer» a. constant of the constraint

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A profit-maximizing monopoly firm with a demand curve P = 50 − Q is a perfect pricediscriminator. If it has marginal costs of Rs. 10/unit and fixed costs of Rs. 30, it will produce_____ units of output and will make______ profit.

Question:

A profit-maximizing monopoly firm with a demand curve P = 50 − Q is a perfect pricediscriminator. If it has marginal costs of Rs. 10/unit and fixed costs of Rs. 30, it will produce_____ units of output and will make______ profit.

A.

40; Rs. 400

B.

40; Rs. 770

C.

20; Rs. 370

D.

20; Rs. 400

Answer» b. 40; Rs. 770

Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India