Refer to the Provided Graph of a Competitive Market

question 8

Multiple Choice

Refer to the provided graph of a competitive market. If the output level increases from Q2 to Q3, then the

• A) marginal cost of the product becomes closer to its marginal benefit.
• B) marginal cost of the product increases, while its marginal benefit decreases.
• C) marginal cost of the product decreases, while its marginal benefit increases.
• D) marginal cost of the product stays constant, while its marginal benefit increases.

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