Which of the following condition is satisfied for a firm to maximise it's profit in the short run under perfect competition?
Where, P = Price, AC = Average cost, MC = Marginal Cost.
Which of the following condition is satisfied for a firm to maximise it's profit in the short run under perfect competition?
Where, P = Price, AC = Average cost, MC = Marginal Cost.
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 2
Profit is maximised where marginal revenue equals marginal cost. Since a perfectly competitive firm is a price taker, price equals marginal revenue, so the short-run condition is (with SMC rising at that output).
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