Figure 14-3 Suppose a Firm Operating in a Competitive Market Has the Has

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Multiple Choice

Figure 14-3
Suppose a firm operating in a competitive market has the following cost curves:
-Refer to Figure 14-3. If the market price is $10, what is the firm's total cost?

• A)$15
• B)$30
• C)$35
• D)$50

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