Scenario 14-4 The Information Below Applies to a Competitive Firm That Sells

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Multiple Choice

Scenario 14-4
The information below applies to a competitive firm that sells its output for $40 per unit.
• When the firm produces and sells 150 units of output, its average total cost is $24.50.
• When the firm produces and sells 151 units of output, its average total cost is $24.55.
-Refer to Scenario 14-4. When the firm increases its output from 150 units to 151 units, its profit

• A)decreases by $5.75.
• B)decreases by $7.20.
• C)increases by $4.15.
• D)increases by $7.95.

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Definitions:

Finished Goods Inventory

The completed products that are ready to be sold but have not yet been sold to customers.

Raw Materials Purchases

The acquisition of the basic materials and components needed for the production of goods.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials and labor costs.

Cash Collections

The process of gathering all cash receipts and payments, including those from customers and operational activities, within a particular period.