3. For a particular perfectly competitive firm SRTC = 100 + 20q + q², where q is output. If the market price is equal to 40, what is the maximum profit the firm can earn in the short run? a. $400 b. $200 c. $100 d. $0 e. -$100

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3. For a particular perfectly competitive firm SRTC = 100 + 20q + q², where q is output. If the
market price is equal to 40, what is the maximum profit the firm can earn in the short run?
a. $400
b. $200
c. $100
d. $0
e. -$100
Transcribed Image Text:3. For a particular perfectly competitive firm SRTC = 100 + 20q + q², where q is output. If the market price is equal to 40, what is the maximum profit the firm can earn in the short run? a. $400 b. $200 c. $100 d. $0 e. -$100
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