Suppose a monopolist's inverse demand curve is given by p(y) = 100 - 2y where p is price and y is quantity. Assume the monopolist's marginal cost does not vary with output. If an increase in raw material prices causes the monopolist's marginal cost curve to shift upwards by £5, how much of this increase in marginal cost will the monopolist pass on to consumers in a higher monopoly price? ○ a. £2 O b. All of the increase in marginal cost (£5) ○ c. £3 ○ d. ₤1 ○ e. None of the increase in marginal cost ○ f. £4 g. £1.50 Oh. £2.50 ○ i. None of the other answers is correct

Suppose a monopolist's inverse demand curve is given by p(y) = 100 - 2y where p is price and y is quantity. Assume the monopolist's marginal cost does not vary with output. If an increase in raw material prices causes the monopolist's marginal cost curve to shift upwards by £5, how much of this increase in marginal cost will the monopolist pass on to consumers in a higher monopoly price? ○ a. £2 O b. All of the increase in marginal cost (£5) ○ c. £3 ○ d. ₤1 ○ e. None of the increase in marginal cost ○ f. £4 g. £1.50 Oh. £2.50 ○ i. None of the other answers is correct

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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