Certainly! To calculate the total costs at different output levels, we need to consider both fixed costs and variable costs. Here’s how we can structure the data step by step:
Step 1: Understand the Cost Components
- Fixed Costs (FC): These remain the same regardless of the level of production. In this case, Fixed Costs = $1000.
- Variable Cost per Unit (VC): This cost changes depending on how many units are produced. Here, the Variable Cost per Widget = $5.
Step 2: Calculate Total Variable Costs (TVC)
To calculate the Total Variable Costs for each level of output, we use the formula: \[ \text{Total Variable Costs (TVC)} = \text{Variable Cost per Widget} \times \text{Produced Units} \]
Step 3: Calculate Total Costs (TC)
Total Costs can be calculated with the formula: \[ \text{Total Costs (TC)} = \text{Fixed Costs (FC)} + \text{Total Variable Costs (TVC)} \]
Step 4: Create the Table
Now we can lay out the data into a clear table:
| Produced Units | Fixed Costs (FC) | Variable Cost (VC) | Total Variable Costs (TVC) | Total Costs (TC) | |----------------|-------------------|---------------------|----------------------------|-------------------| | 0 | $1000 | $5 | $5 * 0 = $0 | $1000 + $0 = $1000| | 50 | $1000 | $5 | $5 * 50 = $250 | $1000 + $250 = $1250| | 100 | $1000 | $5 | $5 * 100 = $500 | $1000 + $500 = $1500| | 150 | $1000 | $5 | $5 * 150 = $750 | $1000 + $750 = $1750| | 200 | $1000 | $5 | $5 * 200 = $1000 | $1000 + $1000 = $2000|
Final Table
Here’s the final summarized table:
| Produced Units | Total Costs (TC) | |----------------|-------------------| | 0 | $1000 | | 50 | $1250 | | 100 | $1500 | | 150 | $1750 | | 200 | $2000 |
Summary
- As production increases, total costs increase due to the additional variable costs associated with producing more units while fixed costs remain constant.
- At 0 produced units, the total cost is only the fixed cost. As more units are produced, the total cost increases at a linear rate, driven by the variable cost per unit.
This table and the calculations give a clear overview of the relationship between output levels and total costs.