Question
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\text{Hi there! It looks like you have a question about finding the monopolist's profit-maximizing output using a graph. However, it seems like some crucial information is missing, specifically the graph itself.}
\text{To help you determine the profit-maximizing output, I need to know more about the graph, such as:}
\begin{itemize}
\item \text{The demand curve}
\item \text{The marginal cost curve}
\item \text{The marginal revenue curve}
\end{itemize}
\text{Could you provide a description of these elements, or alternatively, any details you can see from the graph? Once I have that information, I will be able to guide you through finding the monopolist's profit-maximizing output.}
\text{The marginal cost is the MC on the graph. The marginal revenue is the MR on the graph and the demand curve is the D on the graph.}
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
1. The graph includes a demand curve (D), marginal revenue curve (MR), and marginal cost curve (MC).
2. The profit-maximizing output for a monopolist occurs where the marginal revenue equals the marginal cost (MR = MC).
STEP 2
1. Identify the intersection point of the MR and MC curves.
2. Determine the corresponding output level on the x-axis.
STEP 3
Locate the intersection point of the MR and MC curves on the graph.
STEP 4
Verify that the intersection point represents the condition .
STEP 5
From the intersection point, trace down vertically to the x-axis to find the corresponding output level.
The monopolist's profit-maximizing output is the output level where the MR and MC curves intersect.
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