Under What Condition Are Profits Maximized

question 141

Multiple Choice

Under what condition are profits maximized?

• A) at the rate of output at which marginal revenue equals marginal cost
• B) at the output rate where marginal cost is greater than marginal revenue
• C) at the point at which the difference between total revenues and total costs is negative
• D) at the point at which the difference between price and quantity demanded is greatest

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