Local monopoly estimates elasticity of demand

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A manager of a local monopoly estimates elasticity of demand for its product is constant and equal to -2 Marginal cost is constant at 15 per unit. A. express marginal revenue as a function of price B. Determine the profit maximizing price. Show the details of solving the problem

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