Refer to Figure 22

question 82

Multiple Choice

Refer to Figure 22.3 for a perfectly competitive firm. If the market price is $15,

• A) The firm should produce 39 units.
• B) The firm should shut down.
• C) The firm will have above-normal profits.
• D) Economic profits will be zero.

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