Heath's company is currently producing 30 units of output. The price of the good is $8 per unit. Total fixed costs are $50 and the average variable cost is $5 at 30 units. This company:
a. is experiencing a loss of $40.
b. should shut down its operation.
c. is experiencing an economic profit of $40.
d. should expand its operation.
c. is experiencing an economic profit of $40.
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