In the Long Run, If Price Is Less Than Average

question 42

Multiple Choice

In the long run, if price is less than average cost

• A)there is an incentive for firms to exit the market.
• B)there is profit incentive for firms to enter the market.
• C)the market must be in long-run equilibrium.
• D)there is no incentive for the number of firms in the market to change.

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Definitions:

Vouchers Payable

An accounting term that represents the obligation of a business to pay for goods or services that have been received, but not yet paid for.

Purchases Discount

A contra-cost account in the general ledger that records discounts offered by vendors of merchandise for prompt payment of purchases by buyers.

Merchandise

Goods brought into a store for resale to customers.

Purchase Discounts

Reductions in price given by a supplier to a buyer for early payment within a specified period.