Assume that price is greater than average variable cost. If a perfectly competitive seller is producing at an output where price is $11 and the marginal cost is $14.54, then to maximize profits the firm should

A) continue producing at the current output.
B) produce a larger level of output.
C) produce a smaller level of output.
D) There is not enough information given to answer the question.


Answer: C

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