Refer to the Information Provided in Table 8 -Refer to Table 8

question 357

Multiple Choice

Refer to the information provided in Table 8.1 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
Table 8.1 $$\begin{array} { l c c c } \text { Produce } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Using } \\\text { Techniques }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Units of Variable } \\\text { K }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Inputs } \\\text { L }\end{array} \\\hline \text { 1 unit of output } & & & \\& \text { A } & 8 & 8 \\& \text { B } & 4 & 12 \\\text { 2 units of output } & & & \\& \text { A } & 14 & 12 \\& \text { B } & 8 & 20 \\3 \text { units of output } & & & \\& \text { A } & 16 & 12 \\& \text { B } & 12 & 22 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Refer to Table 8.1. Assume the price of labor (L) is $5 per unit, the price of capital (K) is $10 per unit, and that firms attempt to minimize costs. The total variable cost of producing one unit of output is

• A) $16.
• B) $100.
• C) $120.
• D) $220.

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Definitions:

Pricing Department

A division within a company responsible for setting prices for products or services based on market research, cost analysis, and competitive strategies.

Engineering Department

A division within a company responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining engineering projects and processes.

Customer Value

The perception of what a product or service is worth to a customer versus the possible alternatives.

Supply Chain Surplus

The total value created by the supply chain, calculated as the difference between the value of the final product to the end consumer and the total costs incurred in supplying the product.