Scenario 14-3 Suppose a Certain Competitive Firm Is Producing Q=500 Units of Units

question 324

Multiple Choice

Scenario 14-3
Suppose a certain competitive firm is producing Q=500 units of output. The marginal cost of the 500th unit is $17, and the average total cost of producing 500 units is $12. The firm sells its output for $20.
-Refer to Scenario 14-3. At Q=499, the firm's profits equal

• A)$3,980.
• B)$3,992.
• C)$3,997.
• D)$4,017.

Calculate and interpret the days’ sales in inventory to assess inventory management efficiency.

Understand the concept and calculation of the price-earnings ratio and its implications for stock valuation.

Compute and analyze the working capital to understand a company’s short-term financial health.

Calculate and interpret the acid-test (quick) ratio to evaluate immediate liquidity.

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Definitions:

UCC

The Uniform Commercial Code is a collection of legal guidelines that regulate business dealings across the United States.

Creditor

An individual or entity that is owed money or other forms of assets by a debtor.

Field Warehouse

A secured area within a business's premises that is operated by an independent warehousing company for storing pledged goods under a field warehousing agreement.

Financing Inventory

The practice of using borrowed funds or other financial strategies to purchase goods intended for sale.