At Bert's Bootery, the Total Cost of Producing Twenty Pairs

question 523

Multiple Choice

At Bert's Bootery, the total cost of producing twenty pairs of boots is $400. The marginal cost of producing the twenty-first pair of boots is $83. We can conclude that the

• A)average variable cost of 21 pairs of boots is $23.
• B)average total cost of 21 pairs of boots is $23.
• C)average total cost of 21 pairs of boots is $15.09.
• D)marginal cost of the 20th pair of boots is $20.

---

Definitions:

Fixed-Percentage Method

The Fixed-Percentage Method is a depreciation technique where a constant percentage of the asset's book value is depreciated each year, resulting in decreasing annual depreciation expenses.

Residual Value

The estimated amount that an asset is expected to realize upon its disposal at the end of its useful life.

Annual Depreciation

The portion of the total cost of a tangible asset that is expensed each year over its useful life.

Book Value

A rephrased definition: The net value of an asset or liability recorded on the financial statements, factoring in depreciation, amortization, and impairment, but not necessarily indicative of market value.