If a Competitive Firm Is Currently Producing a Level of Output

question 430

Multiple Choice

If a competitive firm is currently producing a level of output at which profit is not maximized, then it must be true that

• A)marginal revenue exceeds marginal cost.
• B)marginal cost exceeds marginal revenue.
• C)total cost exceeds total revenue.
• D)None of the above is correct.

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Definitions:

Capacity

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; in a business context, it often refers to the maximum output or production ability.

Collateral

An asset that a borrower offers to a lender as security for a loan.

Capital

Refers to financial assets, including funds held in deposit accounts and investments, but can broadly include anything that can enhance a person’s or entity’s ability to generate value.

Character

In finance, part of credit analysis that evaluates a borrower's reputation or track record in repaying debts.