Which of the Following Statements Best Expresses a Firm's Profit-Maximizing

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best expresses a firm's profit-maximizing decision rule?

• A)If marginal revenue is greater than marginal cost, the firm should increase its output.
• B)If marginal revenue is less than marginal cost, the firm should decrease its output.
• C)If marginal revenue equals marginal cost, the firm should continue producing its current level of output.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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