Question 1

The principle that states the marginal product of an input decreases as the quantity of the input increases is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  diminishing marginal product.
B)  increasing rate of return.
C)  production function.
D)  total product optimization.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Priya needs $50,000 to start up her own business and get it off the ground. She can either withdraw the money from her savings account, where she currently earns 2 percent, or she can take out a loan for $50,000 and pay 2 percent interest. Priya should compare _____ and choose to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the implicit cost of $1,000 to the explicit cost of $51,000; use her savings
B)  the implicit cost of $51,000 to the explicit cost of $1,000; borrow the money
C)  the explicit cost of $1,000 to the implicit cost of $1,000; either use her savings or borrow the money, as each option costs the same
D)  the explicit cost of $1,000 to the implicit cost of $51,000; borrow the moneyE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

A sandwich shop has six months left on its lease to its storefront and equipment and currently employs three workers who work on an on-call basis, with no contract. Ingredients are bought daily. How long is the long run for the sandwich shop?

Accepted Answer

A)  The standard year, as there is nothing unusual about this business.
B)  The long and short run are the same in this case.
C)  Six months, after which all inputs listed become variable.
D)  None of these are correct.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

The table shows costs for an individual firm. What is the variable cost of producing four units?

Accepted Answer

A)  $38
B)  $150
C)  $50
D)  Not enough information is given to calculate variable cost.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

If a firm decreases production, its:

Accepted Answer

A)  variable costs rise.
B)  fixed costs stay the same.
C)  total costs increase.
D)  All of these are correct.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

A college student is thinking about running an ice cream truck over the summer. Which of the following would likely be an ongoing expense of the business?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cost of the truck
B)  The cost of the gasoline used
C)  The cost of ice cream scoopers
D)  None of these are ongoing expenses.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Mika's Manicures leases a space in the local mall for $4,500 a month. For her business, this expense would be considered a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  implicit cost of $4,500.
B)  explicit cost of $4,500.
C)  explicit cost of $0.
D)  fixed cost of $4,500.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Total cost can be defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount that a firm receives from the sale of goods and services.
B)  the amount that an individual spends on all normal goods and services within a specified period of time.
C)  the amount that a firm spends on all inputs that go into producing a good or service.
D)  the total number of purchases of a good or service by an individual.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Suppose Bev's Bags makes large and small handbags. Bev rents an industrial space where she keeps the company's fabric, industrial sewing machine, measuring board, cutting shears, extra needles, thread, buttons, and labels. Bev can produce three bags an hour, regardless of the size of the bag. If Bev were to produce no bags, which of the following would be considered a variable cost?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cost of the fabric
B)  The sewing machine
C)  The measuring board
D)  None of these are variable costs if no bags are produced.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Suppose Larry's Lariats produces 25,000 lassos and sells each for $10. What is the company's profit?

Accepted Answer

A)  $250,000
B)  $25,000
C)  $125,000
D)  Not enough information is given to calculate profit.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

When a company's accounting profit is zero, what will the economic profit most likely be?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zero
B)  Positive
C)  Negative
D)  All of these are equally likely.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Costs that require a firm to spend money are:

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed costs.
B)  variable costs.
C)  explicit costs.
D)  implicit costs.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 12: The Costs of Production

Costs that require a firm to spend money are:

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A college student is thinking about running an ice cream truck over the summer. Which of the following would likely be an ongoing expense of the business?

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When a company's accounting profit is zero, what will the economic profit most likely be?

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Total cost can be defined as:

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Priya needs $50,000 to start up her own business and get it off the ground. She can either withdraw the money from her savings account, where she currently earns 2 percent, or she can take out a loan for $50,000 and pay 2 percent interest. Priya should compare _ and choose to _.

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Mika's Manicures leases a space in the local mall for $4,500 a month. For her business, this expense would be considered a(n) :

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The principle that states the marginal product of an input decreases as the quantity of the input increases is called:

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If a firm decreases production, its:

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A sandwich shop has six months left on its lease to its storefront and equipment and currently employs three workers who work on an on-call basis, with no contract. Ingredients are bought daily. How long is the long run for the sandwich shop?

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Suppose Larry's Lariats produces 25,000 lassos and sells each for $10. What is the company's profit?

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The table shows costs for an individual firm. What is the variable cost of producing four units?

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Exam 12: The Costs of Production

Costs that require a firm to spend money are:

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A college student is thinking about running an ice cream truck over the summer. Which of the following would likely be an ongoing expense of the business?

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When a company's accounting profit is zero, what will the economic profit most likely be?

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Total cost can be defined as:

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Priya needs $50,000 to start up her own business and get it off the ground. She can either withdraw the money from her savings account, where she currently earns 2 percent, or she can take out a loan for $50,000 and pay 2 percent interest. Priya should compare _____ and choose to _____.

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Mika's Manicures leases a space in the local mall for $4,500 a month. For her business, this expense would be considered a(n) :

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The principle that states the marginal product of an input decreases as the quantity of the input increases is called:

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If a firm decreases production, its:

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A sandwich shop has six months left on its lease to its storefront and equipment and currently employs three workers who work on an on-call basis, with no contract. Ingredients are bought daily. How long is the long run for the sandwich shop?

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Suppose Larry's Lariats produces 25,000 lassos and sells each for $10. What is the company's profit?

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The table shows costs for an individual firm. What is the variable cost of producing four units?

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