As Long as Prices Are Rising Over Time, Then

question 20

Multiple Choice

As long as prices are rising over time, then

• A)the nominal interest rate exceeds the real interest rate.
• B)the real interest rate exceeds the nominal interest rate.
• C)the real interest rate is positive.
• D)the nominal interest rate is a better indicator than the real interest rate of how fast the purchasing power of your bank account is changing over time.

Recognize the importance of estimating the degree of completion to compute equivalent units.

Understand the accounting entries related to the sales of manufactured goods and the transfer of goods within the production process.

Understand and apply FIFO and weighted-average methods of inventory costing.

Calculate equivalent units for direct materials, direct labor, and overhead.

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Definitions:

Principal

The original sum of money borrowed in a loan, or the original amount invested, excluding any interest or dividends.

Borrowed

The act of receiving something with the intention of returning it or its equivalent, usually referring to money with the implication of interest.

Payment

The transfer of money or goods in exchange for a product or service.

Compounded Monthly

A method of calculating interest in which the interest is added to the principal amount on a monthly basis and each subsequent interest calculation is made on the increased principal.