Figure 14-6

-Refer to Figure 14-6.When market price is P₁,which area represents a profit-maximizing firm's total profit or loss

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Figure 14-6
 
-Refer to Figure 14-6.When market price is P₁,which area represents a profit-maximizing firm's total profit or loss

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The total profit or loss is calculated as (Price - Average Total Cost) × Quantity. If P₁ is the market price and P₃ is the average total cost, then (P₃ - P₁) × Q₂ represents a loss since P₁ is less than P₃.

Figure 14-6 -Refer to Figure 14-6.When Market Price Is P₁,which Area Represents