You Are the Manager of a Firm That Produces Output

question 98

Multiple Choice

You are the manager of a firm that produces output in two plants.The demand for your firm's product is P = 120 - 6Q, where Q = Q₁ + Q₂.The marginal cost associated with producing in the two plants are MC₁ = 2Q₁ and MC₂ = 4Q₂.How much output should be produced in plant 1 in order to maximize profits?

• A)3.
• B)6.
• C)9.
• D)12.

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Definitions:

Selling And Administrative Expenses

Expenses related to the selling of products or services and the general administration of a business, not including manufacturing costs.

Planning Budget

A budget designed for planning and strategic purposes, outlining expected revenues, expenses, and other financial activities.

Activity Level

A measure of the volume or quantity of production or operations within a specific period, influencing variable costs.

Activity Variance

The difference between the budgeted amount of activity and the actual amount of activity, often analyzed in budgeting to control costs.