Assume Cathy's Cupcake Company operates in a perfectly competitive market producing 10,000 cupcakes per day. At this output level, price equals this firm?s marginal cost. Assuming price exceeds average variable cost, to maximize profits Cathy's should
A. make no adjustments as they are already maximizing their profits.
B. decrease their output.
C. increase their output.
D. stop producing since it is earning a loss.
Answer: A
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