Asked by Kylie Burchett on Jul 25, 2024
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Refer to Figure 14-3. When market price is P2, a profit-maximizing firm's losses can be represented by the area
A) (P4 − P2) × Q2.
B) (P2 − P1) × (Q2 − Q1) .
C) At a market price of P2, the firm earns profits, not losses.
D) At a market price of P2 the firm has losses, but the reference points in the figure don't identify the losses.
Profit-Maximizing
A strategy or decision-making process aimed at achieving the highest possible profit from business operations.
Market Price
The existing rate at which merchandise or services are exchanged in a commercial environment.
Losses
Situations where expenses exceed revenues, resulting in negative income.
- Acquire knowledge on the principles and computation of immediate financial outcomes, including profits and losses, in competitive marketplaces.
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alicia floresJul 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Without seeing Figure 14-3, the specific reference points (like P2) cannot be directly interpreted. However, the correct answer acknowledges that while the firm is experiencing losses at the given market price, the provided options do not accurately identify the area representing those losses based on the information given.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the principles and computation of immediate financial outcomes, including profits and losses, in competitive marketplaces.