Refer to Table 8.2. Assume that Sherry's Earrings is producing in a perfectly competitive market and the market price for earrings is $60. To maximize profits Sherry should produce __________ pairs of earrings.
A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five


C) four

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A) a decrease in output; the rise in the credit spread causes a leftward shift of aggregate demand B) a decrease in inflation; the disruption of capital markets results in a leftward shift of long-run aggregate supply C) a decrease in output; the disruption of capital markets results in a leftward shift of long-run aggregate supply D) a decrease in output; a decline in expected output causes a leftward shift of aggregate demand

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A firm realizes that the market price has fallen below its average total costs, and it is now earning a loss. What is the best action for the firm to take in the short run?

A. Produce where MC = MR to minimize losses if P > AVC. B. Shut down if price is greater than average variable costs. C. Produce where MC = MR to minimize losses if P < AVC. D. Shut down if total revenue is less than fixed costs.

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Refer to Table 2-4. What is the opportunity cost to Picnicland of increasing the production of hotdogs from 450 to 900?

a. 150 burgers b. 225 burgers c. 300 burgers d. 450 burgers

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Refer to the information. The marginal cost of the third unit of output is:



The Sunshine Corporation finds that its costs are $40 when it produces no output. Its total variable costs (TVC) change with output as shown in the accompanying table. Use this information to answer the following question.

A. $105.
B. $25.
C. $15.
D. $20.

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