Graph 14-6 This Graph Depicts the Cost Structure of a Firm

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Multiple Choice

Graph 14-6 This graph depicts the cost structure of a firm in a competitive market.Use the graph to answer the following question(s) .
-Refer to Graph 14-6.When market price is P₁, a profit-maximising firm's total profit or loss can be represented by which area?

• A)(P₃ - P₁) * Q₂; loss
• B)P₁ * Q₃; profit
• C)(\(\Delta\)P₂ - P₁) * Q₁; loss
• D)we can't determine it because we don't know the fixed costs

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