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17. Suppose that the demand for bentonite is given by Q = 40 − 0.5P, where Q is in tons of bentonite per day and P is the price per ton. Bentonite is produced by a monopolist at a constant marginal and average total cost of $10 per ton. How much profit is earned per day if the profit-maximizing quantity of bentonite is sold at the profit-maximizing price?
 
  $787.50
  $612.50
  $600
  $175

Suppose that the demand for bentonite is given by Q = 40-0.5P, where Q is in tons of bentonite per day and P is the price per ton. Bentonite is produced by a monopolist at a constant marginal and average total cost of $10 per ton. How much profit is earned per day if the profit-maximizing quantity of bentonite is sold at the profit-maximizing price?

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