Suppose That a Firm in a Competitive Market Is Currently

question 574

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a firm in a competitive market is currently maximizing its short-run profit at an output of 50 units. If the current price is $9, the marginal cost of the 50th unit is $9, and the average total cost of producing 50 units is $4, what is the firm's profit?

• A)$0
• B)$200
• C)$250
• D)$450

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