The accompanying graph shows the cost curves for Moe's mushroom gathering business, which is perfectly competitive.If mushrooms sell for $40 per bushel, and Moe chooses the profit-maximizing quantity, he will:
A. earn positive profit.
B. earn negative profit (a loss).
C. earn zero profit.
D. shut down.
Answer: A
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