Figure 9-1 -Refer to Figure 9-1.If the Firm Is Producing 700 Units

question 141

Multiple Choice

Figure 9-1

-Refer to Figure 9-1.If the firm is producing 700 units

• A) it is making a profit.
• B) it is making a loss.
• C) it should cut back its output to maximize profit.
• D) it should increase its output to maximize profit.

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Definitions:

Profit-Maximizing

A strategy or point at which a firm reaches the maximum possible profit with its current resources and constraints.

Fixed Cost

Expenses that do not change with the level of output or sales, such as rent or salaries.

Variable Cost

Expenses that change in proportion to the level of production or sales activities of a company, such as raw materials and direct labor costs.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good versus what they actually receive, typically represented by an area on a graph.