Problem
Amanda's Apple Orchard Productions Limited produces 10,000 kilograms of apples per month. Her total production costs at this output level are $8,000. Two of her many competitors have larger-scale operations and produce 12,000 and 15,000 kilos at total costs of $9,500 and $11,000 respectively. If this industry is competitive, on what segment of the LAC curve are these producers producing?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.