A Profit-Maximizing Firm Will Continue to Expand Output

question 181

Multiple Choice

A profit-maximizing firm will continue to expand output

• A) as long as the revenues from the production and sale of an additional unit exceeds the average costs of the unit.
• B) until the average cost of producing the good or service is at a minimum.
• C) as long as the revenues from the production and sale of an additional unit exceeds the marginal cost of the unit.
• D) until the marginal cost of producing a good or service is at a minimum.

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Definitions:

Throughput Time

The total time taken to manufacture a product, which includes processing, inspection, move, and queue times.

Manufacturing Cycle Efficiency

A performance measurement that evaluates how efficiently a manufacturing process converts raw materials into finished goods.

Non-value-added Activities

Processes or tasks that consume resources but do not add value or contribute to the customer's requirements or product enhancement.

Delivery Cycle Time

The total time taken from when a customer places an order to when the product is delivered to the customer.