Becky's Bakery Sells Three Large Muffins for Every Two Small

question 21

Multiple Choice

Becky's Bakery sells three large muffins for every two small ones. A small muffin sells for $3, with a variable cost of $2.00. A large muffin sells for $5 with a variable cost of $2.50. What is the weighted-average contribution margin?

• A) $1.93
• B) $1.75
• C) $1.25
• D) $1.90

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the total output or quantity produced.

Average Variable Cost

Calculated by dividing the total variable costs by the quantity of output produced; it shows the variable cost per unit of output.

Marginal Cost

The supplementary expenditure brought on by the creation of one more unit of a good or service.

Total Variable Cost

The sum of all variable expenses that are incurred in the direct production of goods or services.