WAEC Economics 1997 Question 31

Question 31

Market Structures

Which of the following is not true of a firm in equilibrium condition in perfect competition?

  1. A.MC is rising
  2. B.MC curve cuts AC curve from below
  3. C.MR>AR
  4. D.MC = AC = MR = AR
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (MR>AR)

Explanation

In perfect competition MR = AR = price, so MR can never be greater than AR.