An Increase in Price and an Indeterminate Change in Quantity

question 9

Multiple Choice

An increase in price and an indeterminate change in quantity are consistent with a:

• A) leftward shift in demand and no shift in supply.
• B) leftward shift in supply and no shift in demand.
• C) rightward shift in supply and a leftward shift in demand.
• D) leftward shift in supply and a rightward shift in demand.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Direct materials are raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product. They are an essential component of the total manufacturing cost of a product.

Variance

The difference between planned or expected performance and actual performance, often analyzed in budgeting and performance management.

Liters

A metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters, commonly used to measure liquids.

Standard Costs

These are predetermined costs of manufacturing a single unit or a number of units of a product during a specific period, based on expected material, labor, and overhead costs.