A Firm in a Competitive Market Has the Following Cost

question 364

Multiple Choice

A firm in a competitive market has the following cost structure: If the market price is $8, how many units of output should the firm produce to maximize profit?

• A) 5 units
• B) 6 units
• C) 7 units
• D) 8 units

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