Question

If a monopolist produces 100 units of output at a market price of $5 per unit with marginal revenue per unit equaling $4, we would expect that if the monopolist's good was provided under pure competition, quantity would be: (Points : 1)
a.Higher than 100 units, price lower than $5, and MR = price
b.Lower than 100 units, price greater than $5, and MR = price
c.Higher than 100 units, price greater than $5, and MR = price
d.Lower than 100 units, price lower than $5, and MR = price

Answer 1

Answer: a. Higher than 100 units , price lower than $5 and Mr = price

Explanation:

Firms competing in perfect market conditions are Price Takers, the produce quantity at the level where Marginal Revenue equals Marginal cost. Since firms are price takers their Marginal Revenue is the Market Price P. They can only increase quantity if they want to earn more profit,  Therefore Price = Marginal Revenue = Marginal Cost.

The Quantity will increase and the price will be lower than $5. Price = Marginal Revenue = Marginal cost. The Price will be $4