Should a firm shut down if its weekly revenue is $1,000, its variable cost is $500, and its fixed cost is $800, of which $600 is avoidable if it shuts down? Explain.

Microeconomics
13th Edition
ISBN:9781337617406
Author:Roger A. Arnold
Publisher:Roger A. Arnold
Chapter9: Perfect Competition
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1QP
icon
Related questions
Question

Should a firm shut down if its weekly revenue is $1,000, its variable cost is $500, and its fixed cost is
$800, of which $600 is avoidable if it shuts down? Explain.

 
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Shut-down point
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, economics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Microeconomics
Microeconomics
Economics
ISBN:
9781337617406
Author:
Roger A. Arnold
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Economics (MindTap Course List)
Economics (MindTap Course List)
Economics
ISBN:
9781337617383
Author:
Roger A. Arnold
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Economics:
Economics:
Economics
ISBN:
9781285859460
Author:
BOYES, William
Publisher:
Cengage Learning