Suppose that 100 firms operate in a perfectly competitive industry and each firm has the same technology and cost structure. If each firm maximizes profits by selling 20 units of output at $5.00, then the quantity supplied in the market at $5.00 is:

A. 2,000.
B. less than 2,000.
C. greater than 2,000.
D. zero.

Answer: A

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