Question

Verslas is a firm operating in a monopolistically competitive market. It is currently maximizing profit with an output of 1,200 units and a price of $5. Based on this information, which of the following statements must be true?
a. Verslas could not sell more units by lowering its price.
b. Verslas is earning normal profit.
c. Verslas is earning $3,600 in profit.
d. Verslas has a marginal revenue less than $5.
e. Verslas has a marginal revenue greater than $5.

Answer 1

Answer:

b

Explanation:

A monopolistic competition is when there are many firms selling differentiated products in an industry. A monopolistic competition has characteristics of both a monopoly and a perfect competition. the demand curve is downward sloping. it sets the price for its goods and services.

An example of monopolistic competition are restaurants  

When firms are earning positive economic profit, in the long run, firms enter into the industry. This drives economic profit to zero

If firms are earning negative economic profit, in the long run, firms leave the industry.  This drives economic profit to zero

in the long run, only normal profit is earned

If Verslas is producing at a profit maximising point, it means that marginal revenue equal marginal revenue and the firm is earning a normal profit