The Change in a Firm's Total Cost from Producing One

question 213

Multiple Choice

The change in a firm's total cost from producing one more unit of a good or service is

• A)the result of economies of scale.
• B)the definition of marginal product
• C)the definition of marginal cost.
• D)impossible to observe in large firms with many manufacturing plants.

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Definitions:

Annual Depreciation

The yearly accounting charge representing the cost allocation of the value of an asset over its useful life.

Common Size Balance Sheet

A balance sheet where all entries are expressed as a percentage of total assets, facilitating comparison across time and companies.

Total Assets

The sum of all assets owned by an entity, including cash, investments, inventory, and fixed assets.

Total Equity

The total value of a company's assets minus its total liabilities, representing the owners' equity in the company.