ABC Cosmetic is going to launch a new special cleansing cream for men. It has a constant marginal cost of $30 and the estimated price elasticity of demand is –4/3. What price should ABC Cosmetic charge for the cream? Show your calculation

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ABC Cosmetic is going to launch a new special cleansing cream for men. It has a
constant marginal cost of $30 and the estimated price elasticity of demand is –4/3.
What price should ABC Cosmetic charge for the cream? Show your calculation.

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