A Firm Is Considering Two Location Alternatives

question 78

Multiple Choice

A firm is considering two location alternatives.At location A,fixed costs would be $4,000,000 per year,and variable costs $0.30 per unit.At alternative B,fixed costs would be $3,600,000 per year,with variable costs of $0.35 per unit.If annual demand is expected to be 10 million units,which plant offers the lowest total cost?

• A)Plant A,because it is cheaper than Plant B for all volumes over 8,000,000 units.
• B)Plant B,because it is cheaper than Plant A for all volumes over 8,000,000 units.
• C)Plant A,because it is cheaper than Plant B for all volumes.
• D)Plant B,because it has the lower variable cost per unit.
• E)Neither Plant A nor Plant B,because the crossover point is at 10 million units.

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Definitions:

APS

Automatic positioning system; however, in an economic context, it often refers to the Average Propensity to Save, indicating the proportion of income that is saved rather than spent.

Saving

The portion of income not spent on immediate consumption but set aside for future use, typically in bank accounts, investments, or other forms of financial savings.

Disposable Income

The spending and saving financial capacity of households after deductions for income taxes.

MPC

Marginal Propensity to Consume - the proportion of any additional income that is spent on consumption rather than being saved.