Refer to the diagram for a non-collusive oligopolist. We assume that the firm is in equilibrium at point E, where the equilibrium price and quantity are P and Q. If the firm's rivals will ignore any price increase but match any price reduction, over what range might marginal cost rise without disturbing equilibrium price and output?

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