A Rational Decision Maker Takes an Action Only If the

question 90

Multiple Choice

A rational decision maker takes an action only if the

• A)marginal benefit is less than the marginal cost.
• B)marginal benefit is greater than the marginal cost.
• C)average benefit is greater than the average cost.
• D)marginal benefit is greater than both the average cost and the marginal cost.

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Definitions:

Financial Advantage

The benefit gained in a financial context that puts an individual, company, or country in a better position than others.

Fixed Production Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production, such as rent, salaries, and equipment leasing.

Unit Product Cost

The calculated cost of producing a single unit of product, including direct materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Average Cost

The cost calculated by dividing the total cost of goods available for sale by the total units available for sale.