If a Competitive Firm Is in Short-Run Equilibrium, Then

question 146

Multiple Choice

If a competitive firm is in short-run equilibrium, then

• A) marginal revenue is equal to marginal cost.
• B) price is greater than marginal cost.
• C) price is equal to average variable cost.
• D) price is greater than marginal revenue.

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation expense refers to the allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, representing how much of the asset's value has been used up during a financial period.

Salvage Value

The estimated residual value of an asset at the end of its useful life, determining how much the asset can be sold for.

Book Value

The book value of an asset is its original cost minus any accumulated depreciation, representing its recorded value in the financial statements.

Land Improvements

Enhancements made to land, like landscaping or parking lots, that increase the property's value but have a finite, depreciable life.