Suppose the Total Cost for Various Levels of Output for a Competitive

question 122

Multiple Choice

Suppose the total cost for various levels of output for a competitive price-taker firm are given in the table below:

If the market price is $8, how many units should the firm produce to maximize profit?

• A) 5
• B) 6
• C) 7
• D) 8

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