When a Factory Is Operating in the Short Run

question 198

Multiple Choice

When a factory is operating in the short run,

• A)it cannot alter variable costs.
• B)total cost and variable cost are usually the same.
• C)average fixed cost rises as output increases.
• D)it cannot adjust the quantity of fixed inputs.

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Definitions:

Cost Flow Assumption

Accounting methods that companies use to assign costs to inventory and cost of goods sold, such as FIFO, LIFO, and weighted average cost.

Gross Profit

The financial gain obtained after subtracting the cost of goods sold from total sales revenue.

Average Cost Methods

The average cost method is an inventory costing method where all costs of inventory are averaged out and applied to the cost of goods sold and ending inventory.

Security Measures

Steps or protocols implemented to protect assets, information, and people from theft, damage, and unauthorized access.