Stamp, Inc

question 50

Multiple Choice

Stamp, Inc. has an operating cycle of 81 days and takes 47 days to collect on its receivables. What is its level of inventory if the firm's cost of goods sold is $312,455? Round your final answer to the nearest dollar.

• A) $9,190
• B) $14,685
• C) $29,105
• D) $69,339

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Definitions:

Economic Profits

The financial gain made in a transaction after accounting for both explicit and implicit costs.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the average cost per unit of output.

MC = MR

Stands for the economic principle where Marginal Cost (MC) equals Marginal Revenue (MR), a condition for profit maximization in firms, indicating the optimal level of production.

Profit-maximizing Level

The point at which a firm achieves the highest possible profit, balancing the cost of production against revenue from sales.