The Total Cost to the Firm of Producing Zero Units

question 156

Multiple Choice

The total cost to the firm of producing zero units of output is

• A)zero in both the short run and the long run.
• B)its fixed cost in the short run and zero in the long run.
• C)its fixed cost in both the short run and the long run.
• D)its variable cost in both the short run and the long run.

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Definitions:

Net 30 Policy

A payment term that indicates the buyer must pay the full amount due within 30 days of the invoice date.

Break-Even Level

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, meaning there is no net loss or gain, and the initial investment has been recovered.

Derived-Demand Inventory

Inventory levels that are based on the anticipated demand for finished goods, driving the demand for raw materials as well.

Anticipated Finished Goods

The forecasted amount of products that will be completed and ready for sale at the end of a production cycle.