-The Above Figure Shows a Perfectly Competitive Firm

question 240

Multiple Choice

-The above figure shows a perfectly competitive firm.If the market price is more than $20 per unit,the firm

• A) will definitely shut down to minimize its losses.
• B) will stay open to produce and will make zero economic profit.
• C) will stay open to produce and will incur an economic loss.
• D) will stay open to produce and will make an economic profit.
• E) might shut down but more information is needed about the fixed cost.

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Definitions:

Sales Value

The total revenue attained from goods or services sold, calculated by multiplying the selling price by the number of units sold.

Absorption Costing

A costing method where all manufacturing costs, both fixed and variable, are allocated to products, thus "absorbing" them into the cost of goods sold.

Markup

The supplementary amount factored into the base price of goods to address fixed costs and earnings, influencing their final selling point.

Selling Price

The price a consumer disburses to obtain a product or service from a merchant.