Which of the Following Is True for a Profit-Maximizing Firm

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true for a profit-maximizing firm in a competitive market?

• A)Marginal cost is greater than marginal revenue and price.
• B)Marginal cost is greater than marginal revenue but less than price.
• C)Marginal cost is less than marginal revenue but higher than price.
• D)Marginal cost equals price but is less than marginal revenue.
• E)Marginal cost equals marginal revenue and price.

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