The figure above shows cost curves for a perfectly competitive firm. If market price is $0.70, a profit-maximizing firm will produce ________ units of output and earn profits of ________.

A. 500, -$50
B. zero, -$450
C. 500, -$450
D. zero, -$400


Answer: D

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