Sometimes a Firm Will Continue to Operate Even If That $P = M C = A C$

question 64

Multiple Choice

Sometimes a firm will continue to operate even if that firm incurs short-run negative profits (losses) . Which of the following characterizes this situation?

• A) \(P = M C = A C\).
• B) \(P = M C = A V C\).
• C) \(P = M C\) where \(P > A V C\) but \(P < A C\).
• D) \(P = M C\) where \(P > A C\) but \(P < A V C\).

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