Table 9-1 Table 9-1 Shows the Short-Run Cost Data of a Perfectly

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Table 9-1
$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}\hline \text { Quantity } & \begin{array}{c}\text { Total Cost } \\\text { (dollars) }\end{array} & \begin{array}{c}\text { Variable Cost } \\\text { (dollars) }\end{array} \\\hline 0 & \$ 1,000 & \$ 0 \\\hline 100 & 1,360 & 360 \\\hline 200 & 1,560 & 560 \\\hline 300 & 1,960 & 960 \\\hline 400 & 2,760 & 1,760 \\\hline 500 & 4,000 & 3,000 \\\hline 600 & 5,800 & 4,800 \\\hline\end{array}$ Table 9-1 shows the short-run cost data of a perfectly competitive firm that produces plastic camera cases. Assume that output can only be increased in batches of 100 units.
-Refer to Table 9-1.If the market price of each camera case is $8,what is the profit-maximizing quantity according to the MR = MC rule?

• A) 300 units
• B) 400 units
• C) 500 units
• D) 600 units

Recognize qualitative factors influencing capital investment decisions.

Understand the concept of capital rationing and how it applies to investment decisions.

Learn about the internal rate of return method and its application in analyzing capital investment proposals.

Identify the role of uncertainty and sensitivity analysis in capital budgeting.

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