In the Short Run, a Profit-Maximizing Firm's Decision to Produce

question 211

Multiple Choice

In the short run, a profit-maximizing firm's decision to produce should be guided by whether

• A)it makes a profit.
• B)its marginal profit is maximized.
• C)its total revenue exceeds its fixed cost.
• D)its total revenue covers its variable cost.

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