Which of the Following Technologies Is Most Likely to Be

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following technologies is most likely to be used for producing huge volumes of standardized products, such as cars, razor blades, aluminum cans, and soft drinks?

• A) sequential-process technology
• B) large-batch technology
• C) continuous-process technology
• D) small-batch technology

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Definitions:

Average Variable Cost

The per-unit cost that varies, calculated through the division of total variable costs by the quantity of products made.

Economic Profits

The financial gain made in a transaction after accounting for both explicit and implicit costs.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the average cost per unit of output.

MC = MR

Stands for the economic principle where Marginal Cost (MC) equals Marginal Revenue (MR), a condition for profit maximization in firms, indicating the optimal level of production.