To Force a Debtor with Twelve or More Creditors into Bankruptcy

question 37

Multiple Choice

To force a debtor with twelve or more creditors into bankruptcy proceedings, at least three of those who join in the petition must have unsecured claims that add up to at least

• A)$155.
• B)$1,575.
• C)$15,775.
• D)$157,750.

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Definitions:

Break-Even Point

The low point on the firm’s average total cost curve. If the price is below this point, the firm will go out of business in the long run.

Shutdown Point

The level of operation at which a business or economic activity is no longer profitable and should cease operations for financial reasons.

MC Curve

Refers to the Marginal Cost curve, which depicts the increase in total cost that results from producing one more unit of a good.

ATC Curve

The Average Total Cost curve, a graph that represents the cost per unit of output when all costs (variable and fixed) are considered.