The Profit-Maximizing Level of Output for a Perfectly Competitive Firm

question 13

Multiple Choice

The profit-maximizing level of output for a perfectly competitive firm occurs where:

• A) marginal revenue equals price.
• B) marginal revenue equals marginal cost.
• C) total revenue equals total cost.
• D) average revenue equals average variable cost.

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Definitions:

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