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Iwaloye Oluwaseyifunmi
on Oct 08, 2024Verified
Answer the question on the basis of the following data confronting a firm: Marginal Output Reven 0−−1$16216316416516MarginalCost−−$109131721\begin{array}{l}\begin{array}{ccr}&&\text { Marginal }\\\text { Output } & & \text { Reven } \\\hline0&&--\\1 & & \$ 16 \\2 & & 16 \\3 & & 16 \\4 & & 16 \\5 & & 16\end{array}\begin{array}{c}Marginal\\Cost\\\hline--\\\$ 10 \\9 \\13 \\17 \\21\end{array}\end{array} Output 012345 Marginal Reven −−$1616161616MarginalCost−−$109131721 Refer to the data.This firm is selling its output in a(n) :
A) monopolistically competitive market.
B) monopolistic market.
C) purely competitive market.
D) oligopolistic market.
Purely Competitive Market
Another term for a perfectly competitive market, emphasizing its features like a large number of small firms and identical products.
Marginal Revenue
The increased earnings resulting from the sale of one extra unit of a good or service.
Marginal Cost
The increased cost resulting from the production of an additional unit of a good or service.
- Comprehend the attributes of the demand curve for entirely competitive businesses and sectors.
- Understand the nuances of the marginal revenue curve and its consequences within the context of perfect competition.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the attributes of the demand curve for entirely competitive businesses and sectors.
- Understand the nuances of the marginal revenue curve and its consequences within the context of perfect competition.