Suppose That in a Competitive Market the Equilibrium Price Is

question 365

Multiple Choice

Suppose that in a competitive market the equilibrium price is $2.50. What is marginal revenue for the last unit sold by the typical firm in this market?

• A)less than $2.50
• B)more than $2.50
• C)exactly $2.50
• D)The marginal revenue cannot be determined without knowing the actual quantity sold by the typical firm.

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Definitions:

Commodity

A fundamental product utilized in trade that can be exchanged with other products of similar kind.

Maximise

To increase something to its greatest possible amount or degree.

Input

Resources such as labor, materials, and energy that are used in the production process of goods or services.

Production Function

A mathematical representation that describes the relationship between inputs used in production and the resulting output.