Making Rational Decisions at the Margin Means That People

question 102

Multiple Choice

Making rational decisions at the margin means that people

• A)make those decisions that do not impose a marginal cost.
• B)evaluate how easily a decision can be reversed if problems arise.
• C)compare the marginal costs and marginal benefits of each decision.
• D)always calculate the dollar costs for each decision.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the volume of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums, remaining constant regardless of the level of business activity.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue.

Required Sales

Required sales represent the amount of sales needed to achieve a specific objective, such as covering costs or reaching a profit target.

Operating Income

Refers to the profit earned from a firm's core business operations, excluding non-operating income and expenses.