Figure 12-3
-Refer to Figure 12-3.Suppose the prevailing price is P1 and the firm is currently producing its loss-minimizing quantity.Identify the area that represents the loss.

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Figure 12-3 
-Refer to Figure 12-3.Suppose the prevailing price is P1 and the firm is currently producing its loss-minimizing quantity.Identify the area that represents the loss.

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The area P3cbP1 represents the loss because it is the area between the average total cost curve and the price level P1, over the quantity produced.

Figure 12-3 -Refer to Figure 12-3.Suppose the Prevailing Price Is P1 and Is