Profit Maximization Occurs When

question 149

Multiple Choice

Profit maximization occurs when

• A) a firm expands output until marginal revenue is exceeded by marginal cost.
• B) a firm expands output until marginal revenue is equal to marginal cost.
• C) the price in the market is equal to the firm's marginal revenue.
• D) total costs equal total revenue.
• E) a firm sets the price at a point above average total cost.

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