In a perfectly competitive market, the market price is $2, and firms are producing 100 units. At a quantity of 100 units, average total cost is $4, and average variable cost is $3. In the short run, firms will: Group of answer choices exit the market, increasing the price to $3. shut down, but the price will remain at $2. enter the market, increasing the price to $4. exit the market, increasing the price to $4.

In a perfectly competitive market, the market price is $2, and firms are producing 100 units. At a quantity of 100 units, average total cost is $4, and average variable cost is $3. In the short run, firms will: Group of answer choices exit the market, increasing the price to $3. shut down, but the price will remain at $2. enter the market, increasing the price to $4. exit the market, increasing the price to $4.

Micro Economics For Today

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Chapter8: Perefect Competition

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