If a Firm Produces 20 Units of Output and Incurs

question 191

Multiple Choice

If a firm produces 20 units of output and incurs a total cost of $1,000 and a variable cost is $700, calculate the firm's average fixed cost of production if it expands output to 25 units.

• A)$300
• B)$15
• C)$12
• D)It is impossible to determine without additional information.

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Definitions:

Finished Goods Inventory

The stock of completed products ready for sale but not yet sold.

Estimated Sales

A projection of the total sales in units or monetary terms for a future period, based on historical data, market trends, and other factors.

Direct Labor Wage Rate

The rate of pay for workers directly involved in manufacturing or producing goods, excluding indirect labor such as supervisors.

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the amount of time workers spend directly manufacturing a product, often used in costing and budgeting.