Table 18-12 The Table Displays Data for a Small, Competitive, Profit-Maximizing Firm

question 254

Multiple Choice

Table 18-12
The table displays data for a small, competitive, profit-maximizing firm that produces and sells envelopes. The time frame is one week.
-Refer to Table 18-12. Suppose the firm sells each box of envelopes that it produces for $7. Suppose also that the firm's fixed costs amount to $400. How many workers should the firm hire in order to maximize profit, and what is the maximum profit?

• A)The firm should hire 2 workers; its maximum profit is $80.
• B)The firm should hire 2 workers; its maximum profit is $96.
• C)The firm should hire 3 workers; its maximum profit is $96.
• D)The firm should hire 3 workers; its maximum profit is $124.

Identify the consequences and procedural requirements for rejection, revocation of acceptance, and cure options within contracts.

Comprehend the role and effect of predetermined contingencies on contractual obligations and party performances.

Analyze the significance of delivery terms such as F.O.B., and their impact on the point of risk transfer between buyer and seller.

Delineate the rights of sellers and buyers under installment contracts, including rights to cure defects and obligations related to acceptance or rejection of specific installments.

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