Suppose that when a perfectly competitive firm produces 500 units of output a day, it earns an economic loss. if the price of each unit of output is $1.50, then, in the short run, it's clear that this firm:
a) is not maximizing its profit.
b) should shut down.
c) should produce more than 500 units a day.
d) should not shut down if its total variable cost is less than $750.

The correct answer is d) should not shut down if its total variable cost is less than $750.

Explanation:

In the event that this value is exceeded, it would not be feasible to continue carrying out the work because they will not obtain returns in the short term and the company does not have other income that will allow it to subsist even in a perfectly competitive market.

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"we first find value of tax in dollars.

the difference between the two prices   is: 23. 54 - 22 = 1.54

therefore the sales tax in dollars is 1.54

the tax % will be   (amount of tax / original cost price ) × 100

(1.54 / 22) × 100  → (0.07) × 100 =   7

so the tax rate is 7%

we can double check the answer.

7 % of 22   → (7/100) × 22 → 0.07 × 22 = 1.54

22 + 1.54 = 23.54"

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