Consider the marginal revenue and marginal cost curves shown in Figure 7.13. Assume that the firm represented is able to cover its variable costs if it operates in the short run. What is the firm's optimal output level? a. 150 units b. 80 units c. 50 units d. less than 50 units e. between 50 and 80 units
Consider the marginal revenue and marginal cost curves shown in Figure 7.13. Assume that the firm represented is able to cover its variable costs if it operates in the short run. What is the firm's optimal output level? a. 150 units b. 80 units c. 50 units d. less than 50 units e. between 50 and 80 units
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less than 50 units |
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between 50 and 80 units |
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5. Consider the marginal revenue and marginal cost curves shown in Figure 7.13. Assume that the firm represented is able to
cover its variable costs if it operates in the short run. What is the firm's optimal output level?
a. 150 units
b. 80 units
C. 50 units
d. less than 50 units
e. between 50 and 80 units
Choose and explain your answer above thoroughly--graphical, algebraically, numerically.
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