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Which of the following is/are true at equilibrium in a perfect competition?

(1) MR = MC

(2) AC = MC = AR = MR

(3) MC is falling

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2020 (Tier-2) Statistics Previous Year Paper 3 (28-Jan-2022)
The correct answer is

Only 1 and 2

The correct answer is option 2. In perfect competition, equilibrium is achieved when marginal revenue (MR) equals marginal cost (MC), and price equals average revenue (AR) and MR. MC should be rising, not falling, at the point of equilibrium for profit maximization. So, statement (3) is incorrect.

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