The Graph on the Left Shows the Short-Run Marginal Cost

question 76

Multiple Choice

The graph on the left shows the short-run marginal cost curve for a typical firm selling in a perfectly competitive industry.The graph on the right shows current industry demand and supply. What is the marginal revenue for the FIRM from selling the 250th unit of output?

• A)$10
• B)$8
• C)$6
• D)$4
• E)zero

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Definitions:

Partial Equity Method

An accounting approach where an investor recognizes a proportionate share of investee profits, but not as comprehensively as under the full equity method.

Noncontrolling Interest

A portion of equity in a subsidiary not attributed to the parent company, representing the minority shareholders' share of the assets and earnings.

Net Income

A company's total earnings or profit, calculated as revenues minus expenses, taxes, and the cost of goods sold.

Partial Equity Method

An accounting treatment used for investments where the investor has significant influence but does not control the investee, recognizing income to the extent of dividends received and changes in the investee's equity.