A Firm Should Use Less of a Factor of Production

question 157

Multiple Choice

A firm should use less of a factor of production if:

• A) MRP > MFC.
• B) MRP = MFC
• C) (MR × MP) < MFC
• D) MRP < (MP × MR)

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