In the long run, a profit-maximizing monopolistically competitive firm sells at a price that is:
A. equal to average total cost, but higher than marginal cost.
B. equal to average total cost, but lower than marginal cost.
C. equal to demand, but higher than average total cost and marginal cost.
D. equal to marginal cost and marginal revenue.
Answer: A
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