In Order to Maximize Profit, a Firm That Produces Its

question 40

Multiple Choice

In order to maximize profit, a firm that produces its output in two plants will allocate total output between the two plants so that

• A) marginal cost is equal for the two plants.
• B) marginal cost for the firm is equal to the sum of the plants' marginal costs.
• C) marginal revenue for the firm is equal to the sum of the plants' marginal costs.
• D) all of the above

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Normal Balance

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