The inverse demand curve a monopoly faces is p = 130 - Q. The firm's cost curve is C(Q) = 10 +5Q. What is the profit-maximizing solution? The profit-maximizing quantity is 62.5. (Round you The profit-maximizing price is $67.5. (round your What is the firm's economic profit? The firm earns a profit of $. (round your answer

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**Monopoly Demand and Cost Analysis**

The inverse demand curve a monopoly faces is given by:
\[ p = 130 - Q \]

The firm's cost function is represented by:
\[ C(Q) = 10 + 5Q \]

**Profit-Maximizing Solution:**

- The profit-maximizing quantity is **62.5**. 
  (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

- The profit-maximizing price is **$67.5**.
  (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

**Firm's Economic Profit:**

- The firm earns a profit of **$______**.
  (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

This section provides an understanding of how monopolistic firms determine the price and quantity to maximize profits, using the provided demand and cost equations.
Transcribed Image Text:**Monopoly Demand and Cost Analysis** The inverse demand curve a monopoly faces is given by: \[ p = 130 - Q \] The firm's cost function is represented by: \[ C(Q) = 10 + 5Q \] **Profit-Maximizing Solution:** - The profit-maximizing quantity is **62.5**. (Round your answer to two decimal places.) - The profit-maximizing price is **$67.5**. (Round your answer to two decimal places.) **Firm's Economic Profit:** - The firm earns a profit of **$______**. (Round your answer to two decimal places.) This section provides an understanding of how monopolistic firms determine the price and quantity to maximize profits, using the provided demand and cost equations.
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