Suppose that marginal revenue for a perfectly competitive firm is $20. When the firm produces 10 units, its marginal cost is $20, its average total cost is $22, and its average variable cost is $17. Then to maximize its profit in the short run, the firm A) should stay open and incur an economic loss of $20. B) must decrease its output to increase its profit. C) must increase its output to increase its profit. should not change its production because it is already maximizing its profit O D) and is making an economic profit. E) should shut down.

Suppose that marginal revenue for a perfectly competitive firm is $20. When the firm produces 10 units, its marginal cost is $20, its average total cost is $22, and its average variable cost is $17. Then to maximize its profit in the short run, the firm A) should stay open and incur an economic loss of $20. B) must decrease its output to increase its profit. C) must increase its output to increase its profit. should not change its production because it is already maximizing its profit O D) and is making an economic profit. E) should shut down.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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