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question 81

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A firm is deciding between two different sewing machines.Technology A has fixed costs of $500 and marginal costs of $50 whereas Technology B has fixed costs of $250 and marginal costs of $100.
-​If the company plans to produce 9 units,which technology should the firm choose?

• A)​Technology A
• B)Technology B
• C)Either technology because they are equally cost efficient
• D)​Need more information

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Definitions:

Temporary Accounts

Accounts used to track transactions within a fiscal period, which are reset by transferring the balance to permanent accounts at the end of the period. These include revenues, expenses, and dividends accounts.

Accounting Period

The specific time period during which financial activities are recorded and compiled into financial statements.

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer balances from temporary accounts to permanent ones, facilitating the start of a new accounting period.

Accounting Period

A specific period of time for which financial statements are prepared, often a year or a quarter.