Table 214 The Marginal Cost of the Fourth Unit of Output in

question 12

Multiple Choice

Table 21.4 $\begin{array}{|c|r|}\hline \text { Output (Units per Day) } & \text { Total Cost (Dollars per Day) } \\\hline 0 & 16 \\\hline 1 & 30 \\\hline 2 & 42 \\\hline 3 & 58 \\\hline 4 & 78 \\\hline\end{array}$
The marginal cost of the fourth unit of output in Table 21.4 is

• A)$4.00.
• B)$20.00.
• C)$16.00.
• D)$19.50.

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Definitions:

Operating Activities

Activities that relate directly to the operation of the company, including production, sales, and day-to-day administrative functions.

Net Sales Adjusted

The revenue a company generates from its primary operations after deducting returns, allowances, and discounts.

Direct Method

A way of allocating service department costs directly to production departments without intermediate steps.

Operating Activities

The day-to-day activities of a business involved in producing and delivering its products and services, generating cash flows from these primary activities.