If a Competitive Firm Is Currently Producing a Level of Output

question 239

Multiple Choice

If a competitive firm is currently producing a level of output at which marginal cost exceeds marginal revenue, then

• A)a one-unit increase in output will increase the firm's profit.
• B)a one-unit decrease in output will increase the firm's profit.
• C)total revenue exceeds total cost.
• D)total cost exceeds total revenue.

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Definitions:

Average Collection Period

The average number of days it takes for a business to receive payments owed by its customers for goods or services sold on credit.

Average Annual Sales

Average annual sales represent the mean revenue a company generates per year over a specified period, commonly used to assess business performance and growth trends.

Credit Policy

Guidelines that a company follows to determine credit limits and terms for customers, which affects how and to whom credit is extended.

Cost Of Sales

This refers to the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including material and labor costs.