The Accompanying Table Gives Cost Data for a Firm That

question 246

Multiple Choice

The accompanying table gives cost data for a firm that is selling in a purely competitive market. If the market price for the firm's product is $28, the competitive firm will

• A)produce 4 units at a loss of $17.40.
• B)produce 7 units at a loss of $14.00.
• C)shut down in the short run.
• D)produce 6 units at a loss of $23.80.

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