Consider a Firm That Operates in a Perfectly Competitive Market

question 531

Multiple Choice

Consider a firm that operates in a perfectly competitive market. The firm is producing at its profit maximizing output level. If this is true, then

• A)​average revenue is maximized.
• B)​the firm must be earning a positive economic profit.
• C)​marginal revenue is greater than the market price.
• D)​price must be equal to marginal cost.

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