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1- Refer to Figure 9-1. If the
profit-maximizing firm in the short run should produce output
A) B. B) C. C) D. D) E. E) F
2- Suppose a perfectly competitive firm is producing where its average revenue is less than its lowest
average variable cost. The firm should
A) shut down.
B) increase the market price.
C) reduce its output.
D) expand its output.
E) not change its output.

Transcribed Image Text:MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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P5
SRATC
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P2
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Quantity
FIGURE 9-1
1) Refer to Figure 9–1. If the price a perfectly competitive firm is facing in the market is P2, then the
profit-maximizing firm in the short run should produce output
1)
A) В.
B) С.
C) D.
D) E.
E) F.
2) Suppose a perfectily competitive firm is producing where its average revenue is less than its lowest
average variable cost. The firm should
2)
A) shut down.
B) increase the market price.
C) reduce its output.
D) expand its output.
E) not change its output.
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