Two Firms, C and D, Both Produce Coat Hangers

question 20

Multiple Choice

Two firms, C and D, both produce coat hangers.The price of coat hangers is $1.20 each.Firm C has total fixed costs of $750,000 and variable costs of 30' per coat hanger.Firm D has total fixed costs of $400,000 and variable costs of 50'per coat hanger.The corporate tax rate is 40%.If the economy is strong, each firm will sell 2,000,000 coat hangers.If the economy enters a recession, each firm will sell 1,400,000 coat hangers. If the economy is strong, the total cost of firm C will be

• A)$1,680,000.
• B)$1,170,000.
• C)$1,350,000.
• D)$420,000.

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Definitions:

Short-Run Profits

Earnings that occur when a firm can cover its variable costs, occurring in a period short enough that at least one input is fixed.

Diversity

The representation and inclusion of individuals from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences in a group or organization.

Tacit Collusion

An unspoken, non-explicit agreement among competitors to maintain prices at a certain level or to not compete on certain aspects, without direct communication.

Few Firms

A market condition characterized by a small number of companies, often leading to an oligopolistic competition where each firm's actions can significantly impact the market.