Suppose a monopolistic competitor produces 1,250 units of a good in equilibrium and charges a price of $7.50 for each unit. If the average total cost of producing 1,250 units of the good is $8, what is the total loss incurred by the producer?

A) $0.50
B) $500
C) $625
D) $1.50


C

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