A Profit Maximizing Firm Would Like to Produce at Least

question 47

Multiple Choice

A profit maximizing firm would like to produce at least the number of units which minimizes short run:

• A)average fixed cost.
• B)average variable cost.
• C)marginal cost.
• D)average cost.

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Definitions:

Scrap

Material that is discarded or left over from the manufacturing process, often repurposed or recycled, but sometimes considered waste.

Variable Production Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production output, such as materials and labor required for manufacturing.

Fixed Production Cost

Costs associated with the production process that remain unchanged, regardless of the quantity of output.

Variable Selling Expense

Costs that vary directly with the volume of sales, such as commissions and shipping charges.