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5 April, 16:12

Consider a firm operating in a competitive market. The firm is producing 40 units of output, has an average total cost of production equal to $6, and is earning $240 economic profit in the short run. What is the current market price?

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  1. 5 April, 16:19
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    Current market price is $12

    Explanation:

    Total cost of production of 40 units output is 40*$6=$240

    Profit=Total sales - total cost

    Total sales = profit+total cost = $240+$240 = $480

    Market price=$480/40=$12
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