The long run is defined as A) the period of time when all resources are variable. B) any time after one year. C) the period of time when most (more than 50 percent) resources are variable. D) the period of time when all resources are fixed.

To produce the next popular toy, a company has to pay a factory $250, 000 to set up the production line. They also have to pay $25 per item for the raw materials and labor. Write  function for the average cost to produce x items. Then describe what happens to the average cost as the factory produces a large number of toys.

The short run is the time frame A) during which the quantities of all resources are fixed. B) during which all costs are implicit costs. C) that is less than a year. D) during which the quantities of some resources are fixed. E) during which the quantities of all resources are variable.

Ike’s Bikes is a major manufacturer of bicycles. Currently, the company produces bikes using only one factory. However, it is considering expanding production to two or even three factories. The following table shows the company’s short-run average total cost (SRATC) each month for various levels of production if it uses one, two, or three factories. (Note: Q equals the total quantity of bikes produced by all factories.) Number of Factories Average Total Cost (Dollars per bike) Q = 100 Q = 200 Q = 300 Q = 400 Q = 500 Q = 600 1 360 200 160 240 400 720 2 540 300 160 160 300 540 3 720 400 240 160 200 360   Suppose Ike’s Bikes is currently producing 600 bikes per month in its only factory. Its short-run average total cost is   per bike.   Suppose Ike’s Bikes is expecting to produce 600 bikes per month for several years. In this case, in the long run, it would choose to produce bikes usingone factory   .   On the following graph, plot…

Ike's Bikes is a major manufacturer of bicycles. Currently, the company produces bikes using only one factory. However, it is considering expanding production to two or even three factories. The following table shows the company's short-run average total cost (SRATC) each month for various levels of production if it uses one, two, or three factories. (Note: Q equals the total quantity of bikes produced by all factories.) Average Total Cost (Dollars per bike) Number of Factories Q = 100 Q = 200 Q = 300 Q = 400 Q = = 500 Q = 600 360 200 160 240 400 720 540 300 160 160 300 540 720 400 240 160 200 360 Suppose Ike's Bikes is currently producing 500 bikes per month in its only factory. Its short-run average total cost is $400 per bike. Suppose Ike's Bikes is expecting to produce 500 bikes per month for several years. In this case, in the long run, it would choose to produce bikes using three factories ▼ On the following graph, plot the three SRATC curves for Ike's Bikes from the previous…

1. How does fixed cost affect marginal cost? Why is this relationship important? 2. Is it possible for total utility to increase while marginal utility diminishes? Explain. 3. Define economies of scale and explain why they might arise. Define disecononies of scale and explain why they might arise.

Nokia sells a new budget cell phone. Based on information provided by the accounting department, the average variable cost is: AVC = $30 + Q %3D The average fixed cost is: AFC = $9,000,000/Q where Q is the number of phones. The phone sells for $50. Show your work/thought process: a. Find the total cost, average cost, and marginal cost equations. b. At what level of output is average total cost minimized?

What are different types of costs involved in production of goods and services? Analyze the relationship between cost and productivity in the short run.

Firms are facing a lot of challenges when dealing with their costs of production. Analyze a fixed and variable cost in a fast food restaurant and how this cost will impact their operations when their business starts to grow.