Asked by Lorena Dalipaj on May 12, 2024

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Refer to Figure 15.1. The ________ number of haircuts for Dom's Barber Shop is 20.

A) profit-maximizing number
B) loss-minimizing number
C) shutdown quantity
D) break-even

Profit-Maximizing Number

The output level at which a firm achieves the highest possible profit, determined by revenue and cost structures.

Shutdown Quantity

The amount of output at which a company's revenue just covers its variable costs, prompting it to cease operations temporarily if prices fall below this level.

  • Recognize and examine the actions firms take to maximize profits in monopolistically competitive markets over short and long-term periods.
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Valerjr DotvenMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The profit-maximizing number of haircuts is the quantity at which a firm's marginal costs equal its marginal revenue, leading to the highest possible profit. Without seeing Figure 15.1, this principle generally applies.