A firm is producing 2,500 units at its optimal output, with average variable cost per unit of $4 and average fixed cost per unit of $2.50. If sells its output at $8 per unit, total profit is

A. $10,000.
B. $3,750.
C. $1,500.
D. $20,000


Answer: B

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