If a Profit-Maximizing, Competitive Firm Is Producing at a Loss

question 13

Multiple Choice

If a profit-maximizing, competitive firm is producing at a loss in the short run, then

• A)P < AVC.
• B)P < MC.
• C)P = AVC + AFC.
• D)average revenue is less than price.
• E)P < ATC, but P > AVC.

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