-In the Figure Above, If 4 Million Computers Are Produced

question 349

Multiple Choice

-In the figure above, if 4 million computers are produced per year then the ________ should be produced to achieve the allocatively efficient use of resources.

• A) marginal cost of a computer exceeds the marginal benefit of a computer, so more computers
• B) marginal cost of a computer exceeds the marginal benefit of a computer, so fewer computers
• C) marginal benefit of a computer exceeds the marginal cost of a computer, so more computers
• D) marginal benefit of a computer exceeds the marginal cost of a computer, so fewer computers

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

An approach to calculating costs that encompasses all expenses related to production, including direct materials, direct labor, and all manufacturing overheads, whether they are variable or fixed, within a product's cost.

Variable Costing

A cost accounting method that only allocates variable production costs to products, while fixed costs are treated as period expenses.

Net Income

The net earnings of a business once all costs, taxes, and expenses have been deducted from its total income.

Inventory

The total amount of goods a company holds in stock, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.