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Suppose that at 500 units of output marginal revenue is equal to marginal cost. The firm is selling its output at $5 per unit and average total cost at the 500 units of output is $6. Its total fixed cost id $2000. On the basis of this information we:
A) can say that the firm should close down in the short run
B) can say that the firm is maximizing profit in the short run
C) cannot determine whether the firm should produce or shut down in the short run
D) can assume the firm is not using the most efficient technology

Respuesta :

Answer: D) can assume the firm is not using the most efficient technology

Explanation:

The profit maximizing point of production for a company is the point where the marginal cost of production equals the marginal revenue. At this point, resources are being fully utilized efficiently to produce goods and any increase in production quantity would result in a loss.

In this case however, the company is at the profit maximizing quantity and still making a loss (selling price is less than average total cost). This can only mean that the company is not utilizing resources efficiently and this can be due to a lack of efficient technology.