A monopolist operates in a single market where it faces the (inverse) demand curve P(Q) =500-20Q, where Q is the number of units of output the monopolist produces and sells. The monopolistís total cost of producing Q units of output is C(Q) = 300 + 60Q. If the monopolist is able to engage in perfect (first-degree) price discrimination, what is the maximum amount of profit the monopolist can make?
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