Which of the Following Statements Regarding Special Orders Is (Are)

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding special orders is (are) true?
(A) The primary decision for special orders is determining whether the differential revenue is greater than the differential costs associated with the order.
(B) The differential analysis approach to pricing for special orders could lead to underpricing in the long-run because fixed costs are not included in the analysis.

• A) Only A.
• B) Only B.
• C) Neither A nor B is true.
• D) Both A and B are true.

---

Definitions:

Earnings Per Share

A financial ratio that measures the amount of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock.

Treasury Stock

A corporation’s own stock that has been repurchased. Shares held as treasury stock are considered issued shares but not outstanding shares.

Net Profit Margin Ratio

A financial metric that shows what percentage of a company's revenues is left over after all expenses have been deducted.

Asset Base

The aggregate value of all of a company's assets, which can include cash, inventory, property, and other tangible and intangible resources.