In order to maximize profit, a firm that produces its output in two plants will allocate total output between the two plants so that

A. marginal cost for the firm is equal to the sum of the plants' marginal revenue.
B. marginal cost is equal for the two plants.
C. marginal revenue is equal for the two plants.
D. both a and b
E. all of the above

Answer: B

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