Q48' Assume that Cresco Labs is a monopolist that can sell 15 ounces of marijuana per day at $12.50 for each ounce. To sell 16 ounces of marijuana per day, the price must be cut to $12.20. The marginal revenue of the 16th ounce is Multiple Choice $12. $7.70 . $16.

Q48' Assume that Cresco Labs is a monopolist that can sell 15 ounces of marijuana per day at $12.50 for each ounce. To sell 16 ounces of marijuana per day, the price must be cut to $12.20. The marginal revenue of the 16th ounce is Multiple Choice $12. $7.70 . $16.

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Assume that Cresco Labs is a monopolist that can sell 15 ounces of marijuana per day at $12.50 for each ounce. To sell 16 ounces of marijuana per day, the price must be cut to $12.20. The marginal revenue of the 16th ounce is

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$7.70 .
$16.
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$12.20.

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