Refer to the graph below, showing the long-run supply and demand curves in a purely competitive market. We know that in this market, the marginal:







A. Cost equals marginal benefit at P1Q1

B. Benefit exceeds marginal cost at the output level of Q2

C. Cost exceeds marginal benefit at the output level of Q2

D. Cost equals marginal benefit at all points on the supply curve


B. Benefit exceeds marginal cost at the output level of Q2

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