A Firm Will Shut Down in the Short Run If

question 110

Multiple Choice

A firm will shut down in the short run if

• A) total fixed costs are too high.
• B) total revenue from operating would not cover all costs.
• C) total revenue from operating would not cover variable costs.
• D) total revenue from operating would not cover fixed costs.

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Definitions:

Production Departments

Specific areas or units within a manufacturing facility where goods are produced.

Process Costing System

A costing method used for homogeneous products, allocating costs based on the process or department through which they pass.

Factory Labor Costs

The total expense incurred by a company for the labor used in the production of goods, including wages, benefits, and taxes.

Factory Labor Expense

Costs associated with the wages and benefits of factory workers directly involved in producing goods.