Suppose That the Market for Candy Canes Operates Under Conditions

question 64

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the market for candy canes operates under conditions of perfect competition, that it is initially in long-run equilibrium, and that the price of each candy cane is $0.10. Based on the information given, we can conclude that the average total cost of producing candy canes:

• A) is less than $0.10.
• B) equals $0.10.
• C) is greater than $0.10.
• D) It is not possible to answer based on the information given.

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