In the short run, the price charged by a monopolistically competitive firm attempting to maximize profits:

A. must be less than ATC.
B. must be more than ATC.
C. may be either equal to ATC, less than ATC, or more than ATC.
D. must be equal to ATC.

Answer: C

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