Refer to the Following

question 37

Multiple Choice

Refer to the following:
The price of capital (r) is $20.

-Why wouldn't the firm choose to produce 5,000 units of output with the combination at B?

• A) At B, MRTS < 3/2.
• B) At B, MP_K / r > MP_L / w.
• C) At B, MP_L < MP_K.
• D) both a and b
• E) none of the above

Analyze efficiency and price variances for direct labor and materials.

Evaluate the impact of production variances on financial performance.

Understand the concept of standard costs and their role in budgeting and variance analysis.

Identify factors that can cause variances and understand their implications for management decision-making.

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