If the marginal profit from increasing output by one unit is negative, then to attain an optimum, the firm should
A. increase output until marginal profit equals zero.
B. reduce output until marginal profit equals zero.
C. increase output until marginal profit is maximized.
D. reduce output until marginal profit is maximized.
Answer: B
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