Total cost schedule for a competitive firm: If market price is $60, how many units of output will the firm produce?

A. 3 units of output.
B. 1 unit of output.
C. 2 units of output.
D. Zero units of output because the firm shuts down.
E. none of the above.


Answer: E

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