Maximizing Profits Also Means That a Firm Is Attempting To

question 90

Multiple Choice

Maximizing profits also means that a firm is attempting to:

• A)make as much output as possible.
• B)change the market price.
• C)produce at the output level where the difference between total revenue and total cost is the greatest.
• D)produce below its break-even price.

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Definitions:

Direct Expenses

Direct expenses are costs that can be directly traced to a specific cost object, such as a product or department.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs of production, indicating how much revenue contributes to fixed costs and profits.

Departmental Profit

The profit generated by a specific department within a company after direct costs and expenses related to the department are subtracted from its revenue.

Total Assets

The sum of all owned resources with economic value that a company possesses, which can contribute to its future revenue.