Table 4-3 -Refer to Table 4-3.The Table Above Lists the Marginal Cost

question 43

Multiple Choice

Table 4-3

-Refer to Table 4-3.The table above lists the marginal cost of cowboy hats by The Waco Kid, a firm that specializes in producing western wear.If the price of cowboy hats decreases from $38 to $30,

• A)consumer surplus will rise by $6.
• B)the marginal cost of producing the third cowboy hat will fall to $30.
• C)producer surplus will fall from $22 to $6.
• D)producer surplus will rise from $8 to $24.

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Definitions:

Short-run Profits

Profits earned by a firm when it operates under short-term constraints, where at least one input is fixed.

Average Total Cost

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

Average Total Cost

The overall expense of manufacturing divided by the quantity of products made, indicating the expense for each unit of production.

Profit-maximizing

The process of adjusting production and pricing strategies to achieve the highest possible profit from the sale of goods and services.