A Firm in a Competitive Market Has the Following Cost

question 51

Multiple Choice

A firm in a competitive market has the following cost structure:
Output
Total Costs
0
$10
1
$12
2
$15
3
$19
4
$24
5
$30
6
$37
7
$46
8
$55
9
$65
If the market price is $8, how many units of output should the firm produce to maximize profit?

• A)5 units
• B)6 units
• C)7 units
• D)8 units

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