Consider the Following Two FIs: Company a Has $500 Million

question 46

Multiple Choice

Consider the following two FIs: Company A has $500 million in total assets and total costs equal to $200 million. Company B has $60 million in total assets and total costs equal to $24 million.
What can you conclude about the cost structure of the market consisting of the two FIs?

• A) There are significant economies of scale because both companies A and B coexist in the industry.
• B) There are no significant economies of scale because company A is much larger than company B.
• C) There are no significant economies of scale because the unit costs are constant.
• D) There are significant economies of scale because the unit costs decline as size increases.
• E) There are no significant economies of scale because the unit costs increase as size increases.

Calculate income and commissions based on sales and performance metrics.

Determine the financial implications of employment offers, including comparisons and job placement fees.

Understand the concepts of minimum wage and legal protections for workers.

Analyze the financial impact of raises and salary increases over time.

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