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If a firm is a
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a. perfectly inelastic.
b. perfectly elastic.
c. the same slope as market demand.
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A profit-maximizing decision must be made about whether to keep a bed & breakfast operating. Until the place sells, the mortgage of $3000/month, a sunk cost, must be paid. If the bed & breakfast operates, costs rise by $4000 per month, but revenue will be only $6000 per month. Until the building can be sold,
Select one:
a. it is best to ignore sunk costs and keep the bed & breakfast operating.
b. It is best to shut down the bed and breakfast since it is taking a loss.
c. it is best to keep the bed & breakfast operating because it is profitable.
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