Use the Information Given in the Table Below to Answer

question 185

Multiple Choice

Use the information given in the table below to answer the following question(s) .Assume the firm hires labor competitively and sells its product in a competitive price-taker market at a price of $2 per unit.
Table 12-7

-Refer to Table 12-7.If the market wage rate rose to $7 per day,how many workers should the firm employ if it wants to maximize profits?

• A)three
• B)four
• C)five
• D)six

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Definitions:

Vertical Analysis

A financial statement analysis method where each entry for each of the three major categories (assets, liabilities, and equity) is represented as a proportion of total value.

Financial Statement

A formal record of the financial activities and position of a business, individual, or other entity, typically comprising the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Income Statement

A financial statement that reports a company's financial performance over a specific accounting period, detailing revenue, expenses, and profits.

Vertical Analysis

A method of financial statement analysis in which each entry for each of the three major categories of accounts (assets, liabilities, and equities) or income statement categories (revenues and expenses) is represented as a proportion of the total account.