If a Firm Chooses to Produce 100 Units of Output

question 329

Multiple Choice

If a firm chooses to produce 100 units of output for $150 with 10 units of labor and 12 units of capital, when they could produce the same 100 units for $120 with 10 units of labor and 8 units of capital, the firm is technologically ________ and economically ________.

• A) efficient; inefficient
• B) inefficient; efficient
• C) efficient; efficient.
• D) inefficient; inefficient

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Definitions:

Franchisee

An individual or company that acquires the rights from a franchisor to operate a business under the franchisor's brand and system.

Salaried Manager

An individual in a managerial position who receives a predetermined, regular payment, typically on a monthly or bi-weekly basis, regardless of hours worked.

Profits

The financial return that exceeds the input costs associated with generating revenue, a fundamental measure of the success and viability of a business venture.

Franchise Fee

An upfront payment made by a franchisee to a franchisor for the rights to use the franchisor's brand and business model.