Consider the Following Production and Cost Schedule for a Firm

question 22

Multiple Choice

Consider the following production and cost schedule for a firm.The first column shows the number of units of a variable factor of production employed by the firm. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Total Number of } \\\text { Units of the } \\\text { Factor }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Total Number of } \\\text { Units of Output }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Price per Unit } \\\text { of Output }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Total Cost } \\\text { of Production }\end{array} \\\hline 2 & 12 & \$ 10 & \$ 50 \\\hline 3 & 20 & \$ 9 & \$ 55 \\\hline 4 & 26 & \$ 8 & \$ 60 \\\hline 5 & 30 & \$ 7 & \$ 65 \\\hline 6 & 32 & \$ 6 & \$ 70 \\\hline 7 & 32 & \$ 5 & \$ 75 \\\hline\end{array}$$ TABLE 13- 3
-Refer to Table 13- 3.A profit- maximizing firm would never hire more than the unit of this factor of production.

• A)3rd
• B)5th
• C)4th
• D)7th
• E)6th

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Definitions:

Spending Variance

The difference between the actual amount of money spent and the budgeted or expected amount in cost accounting, often related to manufacturing costs.

Supplies Costs

The amount spent on obtaining various materials and goods necessary for the operation of a business.

Occupancy Expenses

Costs associated with occupying a physical space or property, including rent, utilities, property taxes, and maintenance costs.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes with changes in volume or activity levels, allowing for more accurate financial planning and analysis.