Suppose That Price Is Below the Minimum Average Total Cost

question 63

Multiple Choice

Suppose that price is below the minimum average total cost but above the minimum average variable cost. In the short run, a firm that is a price taker would:

• A) immediately shut down and get out of the industry.
• B) continue to produce a quantity such that marginal revenue equals marginal cost.
• C) shut down temporarily, in hopes of restarting in the near future.
• D) cut price and expand output in hopes of achieving economies of scale

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Definitions:

Partnership Accounting

The process of managing and recording the financial activities, transactions, and interests of partners within a business partnership.

Drawing Account

An account that tracks the money or goods withdrawn from a business by its owners for personal use.

Capital Account

A financial statement that shows the changes in ownership interest of a company over a period.

Noncumulative

Pertains to dividends or other rights that do not accumulate if not paid or exercised in the period they are due.