Figure 14-2 -Refer to Figure 14-2.Which Statement Best Reflects the Situation Faced

question 82

Multiple Choice

Figure 14-2

-Refer to Figure 14-2.Which statement best reflects the situation faced by the firm when price falls from P4 to P₂

• A)The firm will suffer a loss equal to (P4 - P₂) × Q₂.
• B)The firm will earn profit equal to (P4 - P₂) × Q₂.
• C)Marginal revenue is now lower than marginal cost at the previous level of output (Q₄), so it decreases production.
• D)Marginal revenue is now higher than marginal cost at the previous level of output (Q₄), so it increases production.

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