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question 43

Multiple Choice

Table 28.2 $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | r | } \hline &{ \text { Firm A } } & { \text { Firm B } } & { \text { Firm C } } & { \text { Firm D } } \\\hline \text { External Costs } & \$0& \$& 175 & \$\\\hline \text { Private Costs } & 400 & 250 & 175 & 200 \\\hline \text { Social Costs } & & 350 & \$ & 250 \\\hline\end{array}$$
In Table 28.2,which firm has the lowest absolute level of costs borne directly by the producer?

• A)Firm A.
• B)Firm B.
• C)Firm C.
• D)Firm D.

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Definitions:

Job Costing

A cost accounting system that accumulates costs for each individual job or project separately.

Process Costing

Process costing is an accounting method used to allocate the costs of production to units of product, particularly suitable for manufacturing processes that are continuous or produce homogeneous products.

Cost of Products

The total expenditure incurred to bring a product to the market, including production, labor, and material costs.

Cost of Departments

The total expenses associated with operating a specific department within a company, including salaries, supplies, and overhead.