If Total Revenue Exceeds Fixed Cost, a Firm

question 143

Multiple Choice

If total revenue exceeds fixed cost, a firm

• A)should produce in the short run.
• B)has covered its variable cost.
• C)is making short-run profits.
• D)may or may not produce in the short run, depending on whether total revenue covers variable cost.

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Definitions:

Fair Value

The value likely to be obtained from disposing of an asset or the expense incurred in transferring a liability, within a structured exchange involving market entities at the time of assessment.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a buyer acquires an existing business, representing the premium paid over the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities.

Liabilities Assumed

Obligations that a company takes on as part of a transaction, such as purchasing another company or assets.

Identifiable Assets

Assets that can be separated and sold, transferred, licensed, rented, or exchanged, either individually or together with a related contract.