In a constant-cost industry, an increase in price causes:
A. some firms to exit the industry.
B. quantity supplied to remain constant.
C. some firms to enter the industry.
D. price controls.
Answer: C
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A. 3,200. B. 2,000. C. 5,000. D. 4,100.
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