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A monopolistic competitor maximizes proft by producing 165 units at a marginal cost of $8. The average cost to produce is $16 per unit, and the firm can sell its output at a price of $18.
What is the profit per unit that this firm earns?
What is the markup for this firm?
What is the total profit this fırm earns?
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