Which of the Following Best Explains Why a Firm in a Perfectly

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why a firm in a perfectly competitive market must take the price determined in the market?

• A) The short-run average total costs of firms that are price takers will be constant.
• B) If a price taker increased its price, consumers would buy from other suppliers.
• C) Firms in a price-taker market will have to advertise in order to increase sales.
• D) There are no good substitutes for the product supplied by a firm that is a price taker.

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Definitions:

Penalty

A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract, which often involves paying a fine or forfeiting something.

Mark-Up

The amount added to the cost of a product or service to cover overhead and profit.

Selling Price

The amount of money for which a product is sold to the customer, after accounting for discounts, rebates, and other adjustments.

Payment

The transfer of money, or its equivalent, from one party to another in exchange for goods, services, or to fulfill a legal obligation.