How can a monopolist maximize its profits? a.) Produce maximum output where marginal cost and price are equal. b.) Finding the output where MR = MC and producing and charging the price corresponding to that output level on the demand curve. c.) Setting the price at the demand curve's highest point and output where MR = MC. d.) Setting the price level where marginal cost is minimized.

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How can a monopolist maximize its profits?

a.) Produce maximum output where marginal cost and price are equal.

b.) Finding the output where MR = MC and producing and charging the price corresponding to that output level on the demand curve.

c.) Setting the price at the demand curve's highest point and output where MR = MC.

d.) Setting the price level where marginal cost is minimized.

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