Suppose a Firm in a Competitive Market Produces and Sells

question 267

Multiple Choice

Suppose a firm in a competitive market produces and sells 150 units of output and earns $1,800 in total revenue from the sales. If the firm increases its output to 200 units, the average revenue of the 200th unit will be

• A)less than $12.
• B)more than $12.
• C)$12.
• D)Any of the above may be correct depending on the price elasticity of demand for the product.

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Definitions:

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