In the Long Run a Company That Produces and Sells

question 97

Multiple Choice

In the long run a company that produces and sells popcorn incurs total costs of $1,150 when output is 60 canisters and $1,100 when output is 90 canisters. The popcorn company exhibits

• A)diseconomies of scale because total cost is rising as output rises.
• B)diseconomies of scale because average total cost is rising as output rises.
• C)economies of scale because total cost is rising as output rises.
• D)economies of scale because average total cost is falling as output rises.

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Definitions:

Price Variance

A measurement of the difference between the actual cost of a good or service and its expected cost.

Quantity Variance

The difference between the expected and actual quantities used or produced in a process.

Total Cost Variance

The difference between the actual cost and the standard cost of an operation, process, or product.

Direct Materials Price

The cost of raw materials and components required to produce a finished product.