A Perfectly Competitive Firm Producing 100 Units of Output Per

question 191

Multiple Choice

A perfectly competitive firm producing 100 units of output per period finds that: Average total cost is $20;
Average variable cost is $12;
Marginal cost is $18 and increasing;
Price of the product is $15.
This firm should

• A)produce more output
• B)raise the price of its product
• C)reduce production without shutting down
• D)shut down (reduce output to zero)
• E)do nothing (it is currently maximizing profit)

Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of purchasing international goods and services.

Understand the impact of service charges on currency exchanges.

Apply mathematical ratios and proportions in financial contexts.

Calculate the impact of inflation and the cost of living adjustments over time.

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