Below,the Graph on the Left Shows the Short-Run Cost Curves

question 35

Multiple Choice

Below,the graph on the left shows the short-run cost curves for a firm in a perfectly competitive market,and the graph on the right shows the current market conditions in this industry.What is the maximum amount of profit the firm can earn?

• A)$ 50
• B)$ 40
• C)$ 80
• D)$150

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