Question

In a purely competitive market, a firm finds that at its MR=MC output level the Total Variable Cost (TVC) equals $550, Total Fixed Cost (TFC) equals $250, and Total Revenue equals $700. The firm should___________.

a. produce because it will realize an economic profit.
b. produce because it can still cover its total costs.
c. shut down in the short run.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Step-by-step explanation:

A pure competition is describes as a market which has a wider range of competitors, those are selling the same kind of products.

A purely competitive market involves or comprise of the large or huge numbers of the firms who are making the standardized product, the market prices are determined by the demand of consumer.

In this case, MR is equal to MC, TVC is $550, Total revenue is $250 and TFC is $250. So, the firm have a scope for producing as it could still cover the total cost.