A Monopolistically Competitive Firm Is Currently Producing 20 Units of Output

question 151

Multiple Choice

A monopolistically competitive firm is currently producing 20 units of output and charging $30 per unit.The marginal revenue of the 20^th unit produced is $12 and the marginal cost of producing the 20^th unit is $18.To maximize profit or minimize loss,the firm should:

• A) Charge more and sell more output
• B) Charge less and sell more output
• C) Charge more and sell less output
• D) Charge less and sell less output
• E) Charge $30 per unit and sell less output

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