If a Price Is Below Equilibrium

question 92

Multiple Choice

If a price is below equilibrium,

• A)A shortage will cause the price to fall and the quantity supplied to decrease.
• B)A shortage will cause the price to rise and the quantity supplied to increase.
• C)A surplus will cause the price to fall and the quantity supplied to decrease.
• D)A surplus will cause the price to fall and the quantity supplied to increase.

---

Definitions:

Operations

The day-to-day activities involved in running a business, including production, sales, and administration.

Overapplied Overhead

A situation in which the overhead assigned to products or services exceeds the actual overhead costs, resulting in a discrepancy in cost accounting.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Finished Goods Inventory

Inventory that includes items that have been manufactured and are ready for sale but have not yet been sold.