In the long run period, a small number of firms produces the differentiated product "X" in a monopolistic competition market. The total demand for this product "X" can be written as: Qp(p) = 1350 – 45p The total cost function is: 1 TC = q° – 3q² + 40q What is the number of firms in this market?

In the long run period, a small number of firms produces the differentiated product "X" in a monopolistic competition market. The total demand for this product "X" can be written as: Qp(p) = 1350 – 45p The total cost function is: 1 TC = q° – 3q² + 40q What is the number of firms in this market?

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