A monopolist sells 15 holiday greeting cards for $5.00 apiece. If the monopolist desires to sell a 16th card, then the price must be lowered to $4.90. The marginal revenue earned from selling the additional card is $

A monopolist sells 15 holiday greeting cards for $5.00 apiece. If the monopolist desires to sell a 16th card, then the price must be lowered to $4.90. The marginal revenue earned from selling the additional card is $

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ISBN:9781337613064

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

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Chapter9: Monopoly

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