In order to maximize profit,a firm that produces its output in two plants will produce the level of total output at which the last unit of output produced adds the same amount to total revenue as to the

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The firm wants to produce at the point where the last unit of output produced adds the same amount to total revenue as to the firm's total cost. This is because any additional output beyond this point would add more to total cost than to revenue and therefore would not be profitable. The firm does not need to consider the individual costs of each plant separately, as maximizing profit requires looking at the combined cost of both plants. Therefore, the best choice is C, the firm's total cost.

In Order to Maximize Profit,a Firm That Produces Its Output