The Expected Cost of an Item That Is Estimated at $5,000

question 14

Multiple Choice

The expected cost of an item that is estimated at $5,000 with a task contingency multiplier of 1.2 is:

• A)$4,167.
• B)$5,000.
• C)$5,200.
• D)$6,000.

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Definitions:

Second-Degree Price Discrimination

Practice of charging different prices per unit for different quantities of the same good or service.

Two-Part Tariff

A pricing method that involves a fixed fee plus a variable charge based on the quantity of goods or services consumed.

Peak-Load Pricing

Peak-load pricing is a pricing strategy where prices are higher during periods of high demand and lower during periods of low demand to manage demand and maximize profits.

Intertemporal Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where businesses charge different prices for the same product or service at different times to maximize profits.