7. Refer to the figure below: Revenue and cost per unit $30 24 22 20.80 20 18 B 62 E MC MR 83 104 ATC Demand Quantity Assume the monopolist maximises its profits. The amount of consumer surplus is: A) $21. B) $124. C) $186. D) $332.

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7. Refer to the figure below:
Revenue
and cost
per unit
$30
24
22
20.80
20
18
0
B
C) $186.
D)
$332.
62
MC
MR
104
Quantity
Assume the monopolist maximises its profits. The amount of consumer surplus is:
A) $21.
B) $124.
83
ATC
Demand
8) If a monopolist's price is $50 per unit and its marginal cost is $25, then:
A) to maximise profit, the firm should increase output.
B) to maximise profit, the firm should decrease output.
C) to maximise profit, the firm should continue to produce the output it is
producing.
D) Not enough information is given to say what the firm should do to
maximise profit.
Transcribed Image Text:7. Refer to the figure below: Revenue and cost per unit $30 24 22 20.80 20 18 0 B C) $186. D) $332. 62 MC MR 104 Quantity Assume the monopolist maximises its profits. The amount of consumer surplus is: A) $21. B) $124. 83 ATC Demand 8) If a monopolist's price is $50 per unit and its marginal cost is $25, then: A) to maximise profit, the firm should increase output. B) to maximise profit, the firm should decrease output. C) to maximise profit, the firm should continue to produce the output it is producing. D) Not enough information is given to say what the firm should do to maximise profit.
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