The Following Table Gives the Average Total Cost of Production

question 147

Multiple Choice

The following table gives the average total cost of production for various levels of output for a competitive price-taker firm
If the firm's fixed cost of production is $3 and the market price is $10, how many units should the firm produce to maximize its profit?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Budget

A financial plan that estimates the cost of direct labor required to meet production goals, taking into account wages and hours.

Budgeted Costs

Estimated expenses planned in advance for a specific period, often used as targets or benchmarks for actual performance.

Direct Materials Purchase Budget

A budget estimating the raw materials that need to be purchased to meet projected production demands.

Ending Inventories

The final quantity and value of materials, work-in-process, and finished goods that a company holds at the end of an accounting period.