‘Normal Profit’ means
(a) Profit earned by the marginal firm in a normal year.
(b) Minimum amount needed to keep a firm in the same business.
(c) The payment made to marginal firm for its ability.
(d) Surplus profit earned by the least efficient firm

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Answer :

(c) The payment made to marginal firm for its ability.

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