Table 14-9 Suppose That a Firm in a Competitive Market Faces the Faces

question 547

Multiple Choice

Table 14-9
Suppose that a firm in a competitive market faces the following revenues and costs:
-Refer to Table 14-9. If the firm's marginal cost is $11, it should

• A)increase production to maximize profit.
• B)increase the price of the product to maximize profit.
• C)advertise to attract additional buyers to maximize profit.
• D)reduce production to increase profit.

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