Suppose That for a Particular Firm the Only Variable Input

question 200

Multiple Choice

Suppose that for a particular firm the only variable input into the production process is labor and that output equals zero when no workers are hired. In addition, suppose that when four units of output are produced, the total cost is $175, and the average variable cost is $33.75. What would the average fixed cost be if ten units were produced?

• A)$4
• B)$10
• C)$40
• D)$135

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Definitions:

Par Value

A nominal or face value assigned to securities, such as stock, which has no direct relation to their market value.

Paid-in Capital

The amount of money that a company receives from issuing shares of stock, representing the funds contributed by shareholders in exchange for ownership interest.

Treasury Stock

These are the repurchased shares held by the issuing company, removing them from the market but not from existence.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting liabilities, representing the owners' claim on the company's assets.