At 130,000 Units of Output, a Firm's Marginal Cost and Average

question 159

Multiple Choice

At 130,000 units of output, a firm's marginal cost and average total cost are both $0.75.We can conclude that at this quantity of output the firm's average total cost curve is:

• A) upward-sloping.
• B) downward-sloping.
• C) vertical.
• D) horizontal.

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Definitions:

LIFO

"Last In, First Out," an inventory valuation method where the last items placed in inventory are the first ones sold.

Ending Inventory

The final value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated as beginning inventory plus purchases minus cost of goods sold.

Income Statement

A financial document outlining a company's revenue, expenses, and profits over a specific period, showing its ability to generate earnings.

Specific Invoice Method

An approach to managing accounts payable where payments are matched to specific invoices.