Suppose the government imposes a tax of $20 million per month on cable producers. If Comcast wants to maximize its profit, what price per subscription should it charge per month?

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Suppose the government imposes a tax of $20 million per month on cable producers. If Comcast wants to maximize its profit, what price per subscription should it charge per month?

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