A monopolist sells in two geographically divided markets, the East and the West. Marginal cost is constant at $50 in both markets. Demand and marginal revenue in each market are as follows:
QE = 900 - 2Pe
MRe = 450 - QE
QW = 700 - PW
MRw = 700 - 2Qw
a. Find the profit-maximizing price and quantity in each market.
b. In which market is demand more elastic?
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a. Find the profit-maximizing price and quantity in each market.
Marginal Cost=MC=$50
Market : East
MRe=450-QE
Put MRe=MC
450-QE=50
QE=400
QE=900-2Pe
Put QE=400
400=900-2Pe
2Pe=500
Pe=250
Profit Maximizing price in East=$250
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