The demand and total cost functions for a monopolistically competitive market are: Q(P) = 300/N – P, where N = number of firms TC(Q) = 50 + Q2 There are currently three firms in this market and they are in a short run equilibrium. c) In the long run, how many firms are in the market (round to the nearest integer)?

The demand and total cost functions for a monopolistically competitive market are: Q(P) = 300/N – P, where N = number of firms TC(Q) = 50 + Q2 There are currently three firms in this market and they are in a short run equilibrium. c) In the long run, how many firms are in the market (round to the nearest integer)?

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