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19 August, 17:24

A monopolistic seller of rare oriental rugs discovers that 60% of the population is willing to pay $1,000 for a rug. The remaining 40% of the population is willing to pay $2000. Each rug costs $600 to produce. How much should the monopolist charge for each rug? a. $600

b. $1000

c. $1500

d. $2000

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  1. 19 August, 17:34
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    Option "D" is the correct answer to the following statement.

    Explanation:

    In this situation seller is a monopolist, he would charge the highest amount for his Goods or service, 40% of the total population will pay $2,000 for particular goods and services.

    He is a monopolistic seller, so people will have to buy and Consume particular goods from him.

    Profit For each beg should be highest if he sells his item at $2,000 each

    Total Profit = Sales price - Cost

    = $2,000 - $600

    = $1,400
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