Figure 14-5 Suppose a Firm Operating in a Competitive Market Has the Has

question 201

Multiple Choice

Figure 14-5
Suppose a firm operating in a competitive market has the following cost curves:
-Refer to Figure 14-5. In the short run, if the market price is P4, individual firms in a competitive industry will earn

• A)positive profits.
• B)zero profits.
• C)losses but will remain in business.
• D)losses and will shut down.

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