Assume That Price Is Greater Than Average Variable Cost

question 58

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 maximize 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:

Rate of Change

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