11.16. Suppose a monopolist faces the market demand function P = a - bQ. Itsmarginal cost is given by MC = c + eQ. Assume that a > c and 2b + e > 0.a) Derive an expression for the monopolist's optimal quantity and price in terms of a, b,c, and e.

1.16. Suppose a monopolist faces the market demand function P = a - bQ. Its narginal cost is given by MC = c + eQ. Assume that a >c and 2b + e > 0. ) Derive an expression for the monopolist's optimal quantity and price in terms of a, b, =, and e.

1.16. Suppose a monopolist faces the market demand function P = a - bQ. Its narginal cost is given by MC = c + eQ. Assume that a >c and 2b + e > 0. ) Derive an expression for the monopolist's optimal quantity and price in terms of a, b, =, and e.

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