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The market demand curve is QD= 160 - 4P. A monopolist's total cost curve is TC = 6Q2 + 15Q + 50.

a. Find the profit-maximizing level of output and price for a monopolist.

b. Find its average cost at that level of output.

c. Find its profit at that level of output.

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The market demand curve is QD= 160 - 4P. A monopolist's total cost curve is TC = 6Q2 + 15Q + 50.

a. Find the profit-maximizing level of output and price for a monopolist.

b. Find its average ...

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