Answer: B. TC = 50 + 20Q
Explanation:
A Natural Monopoly is generally associated with a firm that has very high initial fixed costs. These costs are generally related to the use of high scale technology or machinery to operate effectively.
Some examples include, gas pipelines, electricity grids, and the like.
They act as both a deterrent for companies to join the market as well as to exit.
Option B shows the typical Total Cost function of a Natural Monopoly and reflects the high initial costs as well.
Answer:
B. $34,000; -$1,000
Explanation:
Accounting profit equals total revenue minus explicit costs. Here,
$50,000 - $12,000 - $1,000 - $3,000 = $34,000.
Economic profit equals total revenue minus the sum of both explicit and implicit costs. Here,
$50,000 - $12,000 - $1,000 - $3,000 - $35,000 = -$1,000
Answer:
1) See the attached excel file for the analysis of the possible operating income for Classic Limo, Inc.
2) The scenario with the highest operating profit $280,500 which is Excellent with $40 Contribution Margin and 10,500 Numbers of Customers.
Explanation:
1) Using the above information, construct an Excel spreadsheet to prepare an analysis of the possible operating income for Classic Limo, Inc.
Note: See the attached excel file for the analysis of the possible operating income for Classic Limo, Inc.
2) If you were manager of Classic Limo, Inc. and had to choose only one budget scenario to use for planning for the year, which one of the nine scenarios would you choose?
The scenario that would be chosen is the scenario with the highest operating profit $280,500 which is Excellent with $40 Contribution Margin and 10,500 Numbers of Customers.
Hi, you've asked an incomplete question. However, the missing question read;
Version 1: George walks away. He never talks to Elaine or Jerry again.
Version 2: George confronts Elaine, saying “I am angry about what you have been saying. I do not want you spreading rumors about me. If you have a problem, please see me about it.”
Version 3: George yells at Elaine to shut u.p and then confronts his boss demanding to know why he’s going to be fired.
Version 4: George demands that Elaine tell him where she heard that. Elaine tells him not to worry about it and tries to crack a joke about how much the boss is late.
Answer:
- <u>Version 1: non-confrontational</u>
- <u>Version 2: cooperative</u>
- <u>Version 3: confrontational</u>
- <u>Version 4: confrontational and cooperative</u>
Explanation:
1. In this scenario it is evident that George avoids confrontation with Elaine. In fact, we are told that "[He] walks away..."
2. In this scenario, however, we notice a cooperative deposition between George and Elaine. He made this lear when he said, "...If you have a problem, please see me about it.”
3. Confrontation occurs in this scenario as we are told that "George... then confronts his boss demanding to know why he’s going to be fired. "
4. By demanding "that Elaine tells him where she heard that" indicates confrontation. While Elaine's cracking a joke about how much the boss is late shows cooperation.