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1. The graph below depicts the cost structure for a firm in a competitive market.

Price АТС МС AVC Ра Рз Р2 P1 Quantity Q4 Оз Q1Q2

a. When price rises from P2 to P3, the firm finds that...

. Group of answer choices

expanding output to Q4 would leave the firm with losses.

it could increase profits by lowering output from Q3 to Q2.

if it produces at output level Q3 it will earn a positive profit.

b.When price falls from P3 to P1, the firm finds that

Group of answer choices

fixed cost is higher at a production level of Q1 than it is at Q3.

it should shut down immediately.

it should produce Q3 units of output.

it should produce Q1 units of output

marginal cost exceeds marginal revenue at a production level of Q2.

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