A Firm Sells a Product in a Purely Competitive Market

Multiple Choice

A firm sells a product in a purely competitive market.The marginal cost of the product at the current output of 1,000 units is $2.50.The minimum possible average variable cost is $2.00.The market price of the product is $2.50.To maximize profits or minimize losses, the firm should

A) continue producing 1,000 units.
B) continue production, but produce less than 1,000 units.
C) increase production to more than 1,000 units.
D) shut down.