Three Workers Worked 10 , 15 , 20

question 51

Essay

Three workers worked 10 , 15 , 20 hours respectively. What was the total cost of labour if the workers were paid $20.00 per hour?

Understand the concept of economic profits and how they are calculated.

Comprehend the role of implicit and explicit costs in business decision-making.

Analyze how firms calculate total cost and the impact of various costs on business profitability.

Identify the factors influencing firm’s short-run and long-run operational decisions.

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Definitions:

Perpetual Inventory System

An approach to inventory management where updates to inventory records are made in real-time after each purchase, sale, or return transaction.

Shrinkage

The loss of inventory that can occur due to theft, damage, or errors in a company's stock.

Adjusting Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to update account balances before preparing financial statements.

Operating Expenses

Costs associated with the day-to-day functions of a business excluding the cost of goods sold.