Figure 10.4 Figure 10.4 Shows the Cost and Demand Curves for a and Demand

question 71

Multiple Choice

Figure 10.4

Figure 10.4 shows the cost and demand curves for a profit-maximizing firm in a perfectly competitive market.
-Refer to Figure 10.4.If the market price is $30 and if the firm is producing output, what is the amount of its total variable cost?

• A)$7,200
• B)$6,480
• C)$5,400
• D)$3,960

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