The graph below represents Sammy Limited as a regulated monopoly. A) If Sammy Ltd. is focusing on a socially optimal price which point would highlight such, and how much would be the price? Justify your answer.  B) If the ATC at that point is $5.50, would Sammy Limited earn a profit/loss/breakeven at the price highlighted above? Justify your answer.

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The graph below represents Sammy Limited as a regulated monopoly. A) If Sammy Ltd. is focusing on a socially optimal price which point would highlight such, and how much would be the price? Justify your answer.  B) If the ATC at that point is $5.50, would Sammy Limited earn a profit/loss/breakeven at the price highlighted above? Justify your answer. 

Price
$14
$12
B(2, 9.75)
$10
A(4, 9.3)
$8
F(6, 6.5)
AC
$6
P
MC
$4
C(8, 3.5)
$2
MR
$0
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Transcribed Image Text:Price $14 $12 B(2, 9.75) $10 A(4, 9.3) $8 F(6, 6.5) AC $6 P MC $4 C(8, 3.5) $2 MR $0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Quantity
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