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If for a perfectly competitive firm, price is Rs. 60, output is 300 units, average variable costs are Rs. 18, and average total costs are Rs. 36. The firm's profits are equal to ______.

  1. A
    Rs. 5400
  2. B
    Rs. 3600
  3. C
    Rs. 7200
  4. D
    Rs. 1800

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Profit (π) can be calculated using the formula:
π=(Price−Average Total Cost)×Output
Given data:

Price (P)=Rs. 60

Output (Q)=300 units

Average Total Cost (ATC)=Rs. 36

Substituting the values into the formula:

π=(60−36)×300
π=24×300=Rs. 7200

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If for a perfectly competitive firm, price is Rs. 60, output is 300 units, average variable costs are Rs. 18, and average total costs are Rs. 36. The firm's profits are equal to ______.
A
Rs. 5400
B
Rs. 3600
C
Rs. 7200
D
Rs. 1800

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