Suppose a monopolist electric company is earning positive profits. Then, the price of coal increases, causing their marginal cost to increase. We can predict that

A.

output will fall, prices will rise, and profits will fall.

B.

output will rise, prices will rise, and profits will fall.

C.

output will fall, prices will fall, and profits will fall.

D.

output will rise, prices will fall, and profits will fall.

E.

output will rise, prices will rise, and profits will rise.

F.

output will fall, prices will rise, and profits will rise.