At Its Present Rate of Output, Barrel O' Biscuits, a Perfectly

question 221

Multiple Choice

At its present rate of output, Barrel O' Biscuits, a perfectly competitive firm, finds that its marginal cost exceeds its marginal revenue and price exceeds average variable cost.To maximize profit, the firm should

• A)lower the price
• B)raise the price
• C)increase output
• D)reduce output
• E)maintain its current rate of output

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