At an Activity Level of 8,800 Units, Pember Corporation's Total

question 119

Essay

At an activity level of 8,800 units, Pember Corporation's total variable cost is $146,520 and its total fixed cost is $219,296.
Required:
For the activity level of 8,900 units, compute: (a) the total variable cost; (b) the total fixed cost; (c) the total cost; (d) the average variable cost per unit; (e) the average fixed cost per unit; and (f) the average total cost per unit. Assume that this activity level is within the relevant range.

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Definitions:

Competitive

A state of being in which entities vie against each other to achieve a goal, such as market dominance or winning a contest.

Profit-Maximizing

The process or strategy of adjusting operations and resources to achieve the highest possible profit.

Market Wage

The prevailing wage rate in a labor market for a given skill set, determined by supply and demand forces.

Output Price

The market price at which a final good or service is sold, affecting a firm’s revenue and production decisions.