Consider a Small Firm That Is Producing Winter Jackets

question 12

Multiple Choice

Consider a small firm that is producing winter jackets.It can lease an additional sewing machine for one month for $2400.With this additional machine,the firm can produce an additional 4 jackets during that time period that it sells for $550 each.Hiring the marginal machine adds ________ to the firm's profit and so it should ________ the machine.

• A)-$2400; not lease
• B)-$200; not lease
• C)$0; be indifferent as to whether to lease
• D)$200; lease
• E)$2400; lease

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Definitions:

Marginal Costs

The additional cost incurred in producing one more unit of a good or service, critical in decision-making regarding production volumes.

Standby Seats

Airline or event tickets made available last minute, typically at a lower price, for customers willing to wait for no-shows or extra capacity.

Full Capacity

The maximum level of output that a facility can produce under normal operating conditions.

Marginal Cost

The increase in total production costs from making one additional unit of a product or service.