Suppose a monopoly firm can distinguish between two groups of consumers shown below:PricePriceGroup IGroup II29272521211516MRMR40 6090120Quantity90170QuantityThe marginal cost of producing a good is constant at $21 per unit. The profit-maximizing pricefor Group I isand for Group II is$29 ; $21$27; $25$21 ; $21$29 ; $25

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