A Competitive Firm Has Been Selling Its Output for $20

question 362

Multiple Choice

A competitive firm has been selling its output for $20 per unit and has been maximizing its profit, which is positive. Then, the price falls to $18, and the firm makes whatever adjustments are necessary to maximize its profit at the now-lower price. Once the firm has adjusted, its

• A)quantity of output is lower than it was previously.
• B)average total cost is lower than it was previously.
• C)marginal cost is higher than it was previously.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Contract Formed

The process of creating a legally binding agreement, requiring offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual consent among parties.

Negotiable

Capable of being transferred or exchanged for value between parties, often referring to financial instruments like checks or bills of exchange.

Negotiable Instrument

A written, signed document that promises payment of a specified sum of money to the bearer or a named party.

Pay To The Order

A directive on a negotiable instrument, such as a check, indicating that the designated amount should be paid to the entity or person specified.