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Chapter 16, Problem 10E
A.
To determine
To calculate: The value to the monopolist that develops a patented process in order to produce scruffs at a cost of just $45.
B.
To determine
To Calculate: If the industry producing scruffs is completely competitive, the maximum benefit.
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