Part a) A profit-maximizing monopoly's profit is equal to: a)  P2 x Q3.   b)  (P2-P4) x Q3.   c)  (P1-P6) x Q1.   d)  (P2-P5) x Q3. Part b) A profit-maximizing monopoly will produce an output level of   a)  Q3.   b)  Q4.   c)  Q2.   d)  Q1. Part c) A profit-maximizing monopoly will charge a price of   Question 22 options:   a)  P2.   b)  P4.   c)  P1.   d)  P3.

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