### Understanding Profit Maximization in Firms#### Graph ExplanationThe graph above is a typical representation used in microeconomics to illustrate profit maximization for a firm. Here is a detailed description of the elements in the graph:- **Axes**: - The vertical axis represents the price level. - The horizontal axis represents the quantity produced and sold by the firm.- **Curves**: - **MC (Marginal Cost)**: This curve shows the change in total cost that arises from producing one additional unit of a good or service. - **ATC (Average Total Cost)**: This curve represents the total cost per unit of output, which includes both fixed and variable costs. - **MR (Marginal Revenue)**: This is a horizontal line showing the additional revenue gained from selling one more unit of output. In perfectly competitive markets, MR equals the price. - **D (Demand)**: This curve shows the relationship between the price the firm can charge and the quantity of goods it can sell.- **Equilibrium Points**: - The intersection of the MR and MC curves determines the profit-maximizing quantity (point 'c'). - The demand curve (D) determines the price level at which this quantity (point 'g') can be sold. - Average total cost at this quantity is represented by point 'f' on the ATC curve.#### Question Analysis**Question:** If the firm depicted in the graph above is attempting to maximize profit, it will:1. Make enough to cover its variable costs but not its fixed costs.2. Earn economic profits.3. Incur a loss.4. Earn just normal profits, that is, zero economic profits.Based on the graph, we can analyze the firm's situation:- If the price (point 'g') is above the ATC at the profit-maximizing output level (point 'e'), the firm earns economic profits.- If the price (point 'g') is below the ATC but above the AVC (Average Variable Cost), the firm does not earn economic profits but may still cover its variable costs.- If the price (point 'g') is below the AVC, the firm incurs a loss and must consider shutting down in the short run.#### Explanation of AnswerTo determine the correct answer: - Compare the price point 'g' with the point on the ATC curve at the profit-maximizing output level

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Price ATC D ab cd Quantity If the firm depicted in the graph above is attempting to maximize profit, it will: make enough to cover its variable costs but not its fixed costs. earn economic profits. incur a loss. earn just normal profits, that is, zero economic profits. 201 MC O MR

Price ATC D ab cd Quantity If the firm depicted in the graph above is attempting to maximize profit, it will: make enough to cover its variable costs but not its fixed costs. earn economic profits. incur a loss. earn just normal profits, that is, zero economic profits. 201 MC O MR

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