Use the Following Information for the Next 4 Questions

question 32

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for the next 4 questions.
White, Inc. produces a chemical product whose primary component is purchased on credit and any discounts are always taken. The following material and labor elements make up the costs of the product: Each container of the chemical product contains 5.7 quarts of material. During the process 5% of the material is lost due to waste. Each container of product also requires 1.2 hours of labor. Each day 2 hours are taken for set-up, cleaning, and breaks. Also, the wage rate is $15 per hour and fringes/payroll taxes are 20% of wages. Clients can take a 3% discount if they pay invoices within 10 days; otherwise, the entire invoice amount is due within 30 days. 1 gallon equals 4 quarts.
-The standard price per quart for materials is

• A) $7.825
• B) $7.50
• C) $8.05
• D) $7.60

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Definitions:

Firm's Output

The total quantity of goods or services produced by a company within a specific time period.

Lowest Price

The minimum cost at which a good or service is offered in the market, representing the least amount a seller is willing to accept.

Long Run

refers to a period of time in which all factors of production and costs can be fully adjusted, including all forms of investment.

Short Run

A timeframe in economic terms where firms can adjust production levels only by changing variable inputs, with fixed inputs remaining constant.