-Tammy sells woolen hats in a perfectly competitive market. The marginal cost of producing 1 hat is $24. The marginal cost of producing a second hat is $26 and the marginal cost of producing a third hat is $28. The market price of a hat is $26. To maximize profit, Tammy produces ________ per day.

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In a perfectly competitive market, Tammy should produce hats until the marginal cost equals the market price. The marginal cost of the second hat is $26, which equals the market price, so she should produce 2 hats to maximize profit.

-Tammy Sells Woolen Hats in a Perfectly Competitive Market