Which of the Following Statements Regarding a Firm's Long-Run Average

question 187

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding a firm's long-run average total cost (LRATC) curve and its short-run average total cost (SRATC) curve is true?

• A)The shape of the LRATC is affected by the law of diminishing returns.
• B)The SRATC, but not the LRATC, can be used by a firm's managers for planning.
• C)The LRATC shows the lowest cost at which a firm is able to produce a given level of output when no inputs are fixed.
• D)The contribution of average fixed cost to LRATC is greater than its contribution to SRATC.

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Definitions:

Total Manufacturing Costs

The aggregate costs associated with producing goods, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead expenses.

Cost of Goods Manufactured

The cumulative expense of manufacturing finished goods within a designated timeframe, encompassing costs for labor, materials, and overhead.

Source Document

A piece of evidence, such as an invoice or receipt, that records a financial transaction.

Manufacturing Overhead-Applied

Indirect costs related to manufacturing that are assigned to products based on a predetermined rate.