Refer to Scenario 9

question 144

Multiple Choice

Refer to Scenario 9.5 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
SCENARIO 9.5: Investors put up $520,000 to construct a building and purchase all equipment for a new restaurant. The investors expect to earn a minimum return of 10 percent on their investment. The restaurant is open 52 weeks per year and serves 900 meals per week. The fixed costs are spread over the 52 weeks (i.e. prorated weekly) . Included in the fixed costs is the 10% return to the investors and $1,000 per week in other fixed costs. Variable costs include $1,000 in weekly wages and $600 per week for materials, electricity, etc. The restaurant charges $3 on average per meal.
-Refer to Scenario 9.5. In the long run, the restaurant will want to

• A) operate and expand.
• B) operate but not expand.
• C) shut down but not go out of business.
• D) go out of business.

Explain the significance of price-taking firms not minimizing costs in their production decisions.

Understand the economic implications of firms exiting an industry due to decreased demand.

Explain how and why the marginal cost curve is relevant to production decisions.

Evaluate the relevance and application of the competitive price-taker model in understanding market dynamics.

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