Assume That Price Is Greater Than Average Variable Cost

question 91

Multiple Choice

Assume that price is greater than average variable cost.If a perfectly competitive seller is producing at an output where price is $11 and the marginal cost is $14.54, then to maximise profits the firm should

• A)continue producing at the current output.
• B)produce a larger level of output.
• C)produce a smaller level of output.
• D)There is not enough information given to answer the question.

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Definitions:

Input Demand

Refers to the demand for production inputs (like labor and raw materials), driven by the demand for the outputs those inputs produce.

Competitive Price

A pricing strategy where the price is set based on what competitors are charging for similar products or services.

Market Price

The current price at which a good or service can be bought or sold in a marketplace.

Unionized Plumbers

Plumbers who are members of a labor union, which negotiates wage rates and working conditions on their behalf.