alleryStart learning →If marginal cost exceeds the sale price, a competitive firm should:
AMaintain output
BCut fixed costs
CExpand output
DSkip the unit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Skip the unit
A unit costing more to make than its price would reduce profit, so it should not be produced.
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