CAT 2000DILR Question 33

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Answer the following question based on the information given below.

ABC Ltd. produces widgets for which the demand is unlimited and they can sell all of their production. The graph below describes the monthly variable costs incurred by the company as a function of the quantity produced. In addition, operating the plant for one shift results in a fixed monthly cost of Rs. 800. Fixed monthly costs for second shift operation are estimated at Rs. 1200. Each shift operation provides capacity for producing 30 widgets per month.

Note : Average unit cost, AC = Total monthly costs/monthly production, and

Marginal cost, MC is the rate of change in total cost for unit change in quantity produced.

Suppose that each widget sells for Rs 150. What is the profit earned by ABC Ltd. in July? (Profit is defined as the excess of sales revenue over total cost.)

Answer & solution

  • A

    2400

  • B

    1600

  • 400

  • D

    0

Solution

Sales Revenue = 150 × 40 = 6000

Total Cost for 40 widgets in July = 5600

∴ Profit = 6000 – 5600 = Rs. 400

Hence, option (c).

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