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Macroeconomics
Posted 11 months ago

Which of the following mathematical statements must be true if a firm is maximizing profit?

Choose 1 answer:
(A) MR(Q)=ATC(Q)M R(Q)=A T C(Q)
(B) MR(Q)=MC(Q)M R(Q)=M C(Q)
(C) MC(Q)=ATC(Q)M C(Q)=A T C(Q)
(D) P<AVC(Q)P<A V C(Q)
(E) P=ATC(Q)P=A T C(Q)
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Posted 11 months ago
Solution
a
Profit Maximization Condition: In a competitive market, a firm maximizes profit where marginal revenue (MR) equals marginal cost (MC). This is the point where the additional revenue from selling one more unit equals the additional cost of producing that unit
Answer
(B) MR(Q)=MC(Q)MR(Q) = MC(Q)
Key Concept
Profit Maximization in Competitive Markets
Explanation
A firm maximizes profit by producing the quantity of output where marginal revenue equals marginal cost, which is represented by option (B).

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