Suppose That a Newspaper Stand Is Operating Under the Following

question 111

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a newspaper stand is operating under the following conditions; papers cost $.4, have no salvage value, and sell for $.80. If the salvage value is increased by $.1, what is the increase in service level?

• A) .5
• B) 0
• C) .07
• D) 1
• E) unable to determine given only the above information

Associate the concepts of average variable cost (AVC), average total cost (ATC), and minimum efficient scale to firm's short-run and long-run decisions.

Identify scenarios where firms should continue operating or shut down in the short run based on comparisons of price with AVC and ATC.

Recognize how profit maximization is reflected on graphs and tables relating to cost, revenue, and output levels.

Evaluate the effects of changes in market prices on the profit-maximization condition and firm behavior.

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