Suppose That the Firm's Only Variable Input Is Labor

question 53

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the firm's only variable input is labor.When 50 workers are used,the average product of labor is 50 and the marginal product of labor is 75.The wage rate is $80 and the total cost of the fixed input is $500.What is average total cost?

• A)$0.825
• B)$0.63
• C)$1.80
• D)$4.10
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not directly associated with the direct labor or direct materials used in production.

Schedule of Cost

A detailed statement outlining the various components of total cost, including direct and indirect costs, used for analysis, planning, and control.

Goods Manufactured

The complete units of product that have been produced within a certain period of time.

Overapplied Overhead

A condition in which the overhead costs assigned to manufacturing exceed the real overhead costs that were incurred.