Refer to the information provided in Figure 15.4 below to answer the question(s) that follow.  Figure 15.4 Refer to Figure 15.4. If the Hand Made Shirt Shop is monopolistically competitive, what is the minimum level of fixed cost that would lead to the firm continuing to operate in the short run?

A. $100
B. $1,150
C. $1,250
D. The firm would continue to operate regardless of the level of fixed costs.


Answer: A

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