Practice Condition 2 - 4.3.2 | 4. The Theory of the Firm under Perfect Competition | CBSE 12 Introductory Microeconomics
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Question 1

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What does marginal cost represent?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you increase production by just one unit.

Question 2

Easy

Why is a downward sloping marginal cost curve problematic?

💡 Hint: What does maximizing profit mean?

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Question 1

What does a downward sloping marginal cost curve indicate?

  • The firm is maximizing profits
  • The firm is incurring losses
  • The firm should increase output

💡 Hint: Consider what optimal output maximization means.

Question 2

True or False: For a profit-maximizing firm, marginal cost can slope downward at the optimal output level.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the firm's revenue strategy.

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Question 1

A firm operates at a point where marginal costs are decreasing. Propose a strategy the firm manager could implement to determine optimal production levels and outline why it is effective.

💡 Hint: Consider market conditions and revenue potentials.

Question 2

If marginal costs increase due to external factors while revenues remain static, what response should the firm prioritize to maintain profitability?

💡 Hint: Think about operational efficiency.

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