Assume Robbie's Robots operates in a perfectly competitive market producing 3,000 robots per day. At this output level, the selling price is $800 per robot and the marginal cost is $800 per robot. To maximize profits, Robbie's Robots should

A. make no adjustments as they are already maximizing their profits.
B. increase their output.
C. decrease their output.
D. stop producing since it is earning a loss.


Answer: A

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