If a Monopolistically Competitive Seller's Marginal Cost Is $3

question 108

Multiple Choice

If a monopolistically competitive seller's marginal cost is $3.56,the firm will not change its output if

• A) its marginal revenue is less than $3.56.
• B) its marginal revenue is equal to $3.56.
• C) its marginal revenue is more than $3.56.
• D) its average total cost is equal to $3.56.
• E) Both answers B and D are correct.

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