Suppose a monopolist faces a market demand curve given by P = 50 - Q. Marginal cost increases to MC = 10 for all units while demand and marginal revenue remain constant.  Calculate the new profit maximizing price, quantity, the price elasticity of demand, and deadweight loss.

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Suppose a monopolist faces a market demand curve given by P = 50 - Q. Marginal cost increases to MC = 10 for all units while demand and marginal revenue remain constant.  Calculate the new profit maximizing price, quantity, the price elasticity of demand, and deadweight loss.  

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