A Firm Produces Its Product Using Both Capital and Labor

question 34

Multiple Choice

A firm produces its product using both capital and labor. When it does not change its capital usage, but doubles its labor input, its output increases by less than 50%. Which of the following is the most likely explanation of this finding?

• A) the principle of opportunity cost
• B) the spillover principle
• C) the principle of diminishing returns
• D) the marginal principle

Identify and differentiate between various costing methods like actual, budgeted, variable, and absorption costing.

Apply direct, step-down, and reciprocal methods for allocating support department costs.

Understand the impact of production and sales levels on profits under different costing methods.

Analyze the effect of fixed and variable costs on inventory valuation and profit reporting.

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Definitions:

Purchase Order

A document issued by a buyer to a seller, indicating types, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services.

Receiving Report

A document used by a company to record the receipt of purchased goods, verifying that the goods have been delivered as per the purchase order.

Invoice

A document issued by a seller to a buyer, detailing products or services provided, amounts owed, and payment terms.

Merchandise Inventory

The value of a company's goods that are ready for sale to customers during an accounting period.