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Chapter 8, Problem 17SQ
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The short run supply curve of a
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A profit-maximizing firm in a competitive market is currently producing 500 units of output. It has
average revenue of $10, average total cost of $8, and fixed costs of $200. a. What is its profit? b.
What is its marginal cost? c. What is its average variable cost? d. Is the efficient scale of the firm more
than, less than, or exactly 100 units?
A short-run supply curve for a competitive firm is the same as the:
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Marginal revenue curve.
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Marginal cost curve.
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Average variable cost curve.
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Average total cost curve.
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