Asked by Emmanuella Dickson on Jul 23, 2024

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Refer to Scenario 10.2. Suppose that a tax of $5 for each unit produced is imposed by state government. What is the profit maximizing level of output?

A) 0
B) 90
C) 95
D) 100
E) none of the above

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the marginal cost of production varies with the quantity of output produced.

Demand Curve

A visual depiction that illustrates the correlation between a product's price and the amount consumers are willing to buy.

Total Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the total cost of producing a good changes as the quantity produced changes.

  • Understand how a monopolist determines the profit-maximizing level of output and price.
  • Analyze the effects of taxes and fixed costs on monopolist’s profit-maximizing decisions.
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Carly kichlerJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
To find the profit-maximizing level of output for a monopolist after a tax is imposed, we need to equate the marginal revenue (MR) to the new marginal cost (MC), which now includes the tax. The original MC is $5, and with a $5 tax, the new MC becomes $10. The MR equation is given as MR = 100 - Q. Setting MR equal to the new MC gives us 100 - Q = 10. Solving for Q gives us Q = 90.