If the Fed Decides to Buy T-Bills, It Increases the Demand

question 82

Multiple Choice

If the Fed decides to buy T-bills, it increases the demand for T-bills.How will this affect the price of T-bills and the interest rate?

• A)T-bill prices fall and interest rates fall.
• B)T-bill prices rise and interest rates rise.
• C)T-bill prices rise and interest rates fall.
• D)T-bill prices fall and interest rates rise.

Recognize situations where direct labor variances are applicable or not.

Analyze the causes of material and labor variances to identify potential operational improvements.

Understand and calculate various labor variances, including direct labor rate and time variances.

Understand and calculate direct materials variances, including quantity and price variances.

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