The Figure Given Below Shows the Demand and Cost Curves

question 90

Multiple Choice

The figure given below shows the demand and cost curves of a perfectly competitive firm.Figure: 10.4
D: Demand curve
MC: Marginal cost curve
ATC: Average-total cost curve
AVC: Average-variable-cost curve
-In the short run, certain costs, such as rent on land and equipment, must be paid whether or not any output is produced. These are:

• A)the firm's variable costs.
• B)the firm's break-even costs.
• C)the firm's sunk costs.
• D)the firm's marginal costs.
• E)the firm's fixed costs.

Calculate and interpret contribution margin and understand its significance in CVP analysis.

Determine break-even sales and units to achieve desired profit levels.

Understand the differences between variable costing and absorption costing.

Calculate fixed and variable costs based on CVP income statement data.

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