Refer to the information provided in Figure 15.5 below to answer the question(s) that follow. 
Figure 15.5 Refer to Figure 15.5. Assume The Custom Sweater Shop has fixed costs of $500 and is a monopolistically competitive firm. At the profit-maximizing output in the short run, the firm ________ of $46.
A. earns a profit
B. has an average total cost
C. should set a price
D. has an average variable cost
Answer: C
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