In long-run equilibrium, the perfectly competitive firm will

A) go out of business.
B) produce to the point at which marginal cost is at its minimum.
C) produce to the point at which marginal cost equals average total cost.
D) produce on the upward sloping portion of its ATC curve.


Answer: C

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