If the marginal revenue is less than the marginal cost then to profit maximise a firm should ?
Correct answer: A. Reduce output
- A. Reduce output
- B. Increase output
- C. Leave output where it is:
- D. Increase costs
Explanation
When marginal revenue is below marginal cost, the last units add more to cost than to revenue. Reducing output removes these loss-making units and moves the firm toward the profit-maximising point where MR equals MC.
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