单选题

With its existing production facilities, a monopolist firm can produce up to 100 units. It faces the following demand and cost schedules:

Output(units) Price($/unit) Total Costs($)
0 3,000 600
20 2,800 10,600
40 2,600 32,600
60 2,400 66,600
80 2,200 11,600
100 2000 170,

The optimal output level for this producer (in units) is closest to:

【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】

B is correct. The optimal output level is 60 units because it produces the highest profit: