WAEC Economics 2009 Question 26

Question 26

Market Structures

Which of these is true of a perfect competitor?

  1. A.P = AR < MR
  2. B.P > AR = MR
  3. C.P = MR < AR
  4. D.P = AR = MR.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (P = AR = MR.)

Explanation

A perfect competitor sells every unit at the same market price, so P = AR = MR.