Bertrand duopolists face MWTP = 8 - Q and can produce any quantity without marginal cost. If firm 1 will choose the price maximizing market profits this period, what price does firm 2 choose to maximize its profits this period? (Assume prices must be in whole cents. Remember, do not enter the $ sign.)

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