Assume Cathy's Cupcake Company Operates in a Perfectly Competitive Market

question 180

Multiple Choice

Assume Cathy's Cupcake Company operates in a perfectly competitive market producing 10,000 cupcakes per day. At this output level, price exceeds the firm's marginal and average variable costs. It follows that producing one more cupcake will cause this firm's

• A) total cost to decrease.
• B) profits to increase.
• C) profits to decrease.
• D) profits to remain unchanged.

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Definitions:

Constructive Receipt

This refers to the point at which an individual has access to, or control over, income, thus making it taxable, even if the income has not been physically received.

Compensation

Payment or salary received for services rendered or work done.

Exempt From Income

Income that is not subject to taxation under federal or state law.

Workers' Compensation Payments

Benefits provided to employees suffering from work-related injuries or illnesses, covering medical expenses and lost wages.