A Firm Increases Its Purchases of a Factor of Production

question 12

Multiple Choice

A firm increases its purchases of a factor of production in a perfectly competitive market from 10 units to 11 units.If the market price of the factor is $10 per unit, the marginal factor cost for the tenth unit is:

• A) $10.
• B) $20.
• C) $100.
• D) $110.

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Definitions:

Contra Liability Account

An account on a company's balance sheet that decreases the balance of a liability account to reflect its net value.

Discount

A discount refers to a reduction from the usual cost of an item or service, offered to incentivize purchase or payment.

Bonds Payable

A long-term liability account that records the amounts owed by an entity to bondholders, to be repaid at a future date.

Installment Note

A debt that requires the borrower to make equal periodic payments to the lender for the term of the note.