Margin Is the Amount Contributed by ________

question 33

Multiple Choice

Margin is the amount contributed by ________.

• A)the securities exchange
• B)the broker
• C)the investor
• D)the investment bank

Understand how average variable cost (AVC), average fixed cost (AFC), and average total cost (ATC) are calculated and their significance in production cost analysis.

Identify the economic rationale behind investment decisions based on the comparison of marginal cost and marginal revenue.

Analyze how changes in output affect variable costs and total costs.

Recognize the importance of marginal cost in optimizing economic activity levels.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The difference between the sales revenue and variable costs of a product, showing how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Avoidable Costs

Expenses that can be eliminated if a particular decision is made or if an activity is ceased.

Sunk Costs

Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered, and should not affect future business decisions.

Irrelevant Costs

Costs that will not be affected by a decision and should not be considered when making that decision.