Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Firm

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of a firm in a perfectly competitive market?

• A)The firm cannot make a profit in the short run because it is too small a part of the total market.
• B)The firm can make a profit in the long run but not in the short run.
• C)The firm can sell as much as it wants without having to lower its price.
• D)The firm must lower its price in order to increase quantity demanded.

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, indicating the financial performance of a company's core activities.

Finished Goods Inventory

The value of a company’s products ready for sale at the end of an accounting period, sitting in the inventory.

Cost of Goods Manufactured

The total production cost of goods that were completed during a specific accounting period.

Underapplied Overhead

The situation where the allocated overhead costs are less than the actual overhead costs incurred.