Suppose a stream is discovered whose water has remarkable healing powers. You decide to bottle the liquid and sell it. The market demand curve is linear and is given as follows: P = 53 - Q. The marginal cost to produce this new drink is $5. What price would this new drink sell for if it sold in a competitive market? A. 0 B. $5 C. $29 D. $17

Suppose a stream is discovered whose water has remarkable healing powers. You decide to bottle the liquid and sell it. The market demand curve is linear and is given as follows: P = 53 - Q. The marginal cost to produce this new drink is $5. What price would this new drink sell for if it sold in a competitive market? A. 0 B. $5 C. $29 D. $17

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter4: Demand, Supply, And Market Equilibrium

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12P

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