Figure 14-13 Suppose a Firm in a Competitive Industry Has the Following

question 369

Multiple Choice

Figure 14-13
Suppose a firm in a competitive industry has the following cost curves:
-Refer to Figure 14-13. If the price is $6 in the short run, what will happen in the long run?

• A)Nothing. The price is consistent with zero economic profits, so there is no incentive for firms to enter or exit the industry.
• B)Individual firms will earn positive economic profits in the short run, which will entice other firms to enter the industry.
• C)Individual firms will earn negative economic profits in the short run, which will cause some firms to exit the industry.
• D)Because the price is below the firm's average variable costs, the firms will shut down.

Analyze the impact of changes in sales volume on operating income.

Understand the concept of margin of safety and its importance in assessing business risk.

Differentiate between variable costing and absorption costing and their impact on financial reporting and decision making.

Interpret sales, costs, and profitability information to assess company performance.

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Definitions:

Work-In-Process Inventories

Items that are in the process of being produced but are not yet completed, representing a type of inventory for manufacturing companies.

First-In, First-Out Method

An inventory valuation method where the items produced or purchased first are sold or used first.

Conversion Costs

The sum of labor and overhead costs necessary to convert raw materials into finished goods.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are consumed in the manufacturing process and are directly incorporated into the finished product.