Author Question: Refer to the scenario above. The average total cost of Firm A when it produces 100 pens is 3, and ... (Read 72 times)

dmcintosh

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 517
Refer to the scenario above. The average total cost of Firm A when it produces 100 pens is 3, and the average total cost of Firm B when it produces 50 pens is 7. At these levels of production, which of the following statements is true?
 
  A) Both firms incur losses.
  B) Firm A incurs a loss but Firm B makes a profit.
  C) Firm B incurs a loss but Firm A makes a profit.
  D) Both firms make profits.

Question 2

A horizontal merger is a merger between firms
 
  A) earning roughly the same amount of profit.
  B) producing roughly the same products.
  C) regularly doing business of any sort with each other.
  D) standing in a supplier-purchaser relationship.
  E) that were previously independent.



ApricotDream

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library