During 2009, Heckart Corporation Had Sales of $250,000, Net Income

question 82

Multiple Choice

During 2009, Heckart Corporation had sales of $250,000, net income of $25,000, average total assets of $350,000, dividend payments of $17,500, net cash flows from operating activities of $45,000, purchases of plant assets of $37,500, and sales of plant assets of $45,000. Free cash flow equals

• A) $27,500.
• B) $52,500.
• C) $20,000.
• D) $35,000.

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the total number of units produced, representing the per unit cost of production.

Average Variable Cost

The cost of labor, materials, and other inputs that change with the level of output, averaged over the quantity produced.

Output

The total amount of goods and services produced by an economic entity in a specific period.

Total Cost

The sum of all costs involved in producing a given level of output, including both fixed and variable costs.