Refer to the Diagram for a Monopolistically Competitive Firm in Short-Run

question 88

Multiple Choice

Refer to the diagram for a monopolistically competitive firm in short-run equilibrium. The profit-maximizing output for this firm will be

• A)100.
• B)160.
• C)180.
• D)210.

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