Is the firm maximizing its profit or should it increase or


A competitive firm currently produces and sells 500 units of output. Its total revenue is $3,500; the marginal cost of producing the 500th unit of output is $5.75; and the average total cost of producing the 500th unit of output is $4.00. Is the firm maximizing its profit, or should it increase or decrease output in order to increase its profit?

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