A Profit-Maximizing Monopoly Faces an Inverse Demand Function Described by the Equation

A profit-maximizing monopoly faces an inverse demand function described by the equation p(y) = 40 - y and its total costs are c(y) = 7y, where prices and costs are measured in dollars. In the past it was not taxed, but now it must pay a tax of 6 dollars per unit of output. After the tax, the monopoly will

A) increase its price by 6 dollars.
B) increase its price by 9 dollars.
C) increase its price by 3 dollars.
D) leave its price constant.
E) None of the above.

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