Information from the Records of Chrome Ponies Enterprises for June

question 29

Multiple Choice

Information from the records of Chrome Ponies Enterprises for June 2018 is as follows: $\begin{array}{lr}\text { Sales } & \$ 41,000 \\\text { Direct labor } & 10,000 \\\text { Selling and administrative expenses } & 7,000 \\\text { Direct materials purchases } & 6,000 \\\text { Factory overhead } & 13,500\end{array}$

$\begin{array} { l r r } & { \text { Inventories } } \\& \text { June 1,2018 } & \text { June } 30,2018 \\& \$ 1,200 & \$ 1,400 \\\text { Direct materials } & 2,500 & 2,800 \\\text { Work in process } & 2,300 & 1,900\end{array}$ What is the gross margin (profit) ?

• A)$11,500
• B)$11,600
• C)$ 4,500
• D)$ 4,600

Describe the role and impact of fixed and variable costs on a firm's production decision.

Interpret the effects of market demand changes on price and profits in the short and long run.

Analyze the relationship between economic profits and market entry or exit.

Understand the concept of long-run equilibrium in a perfectly competitive industry.

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Definitions:

Technical Areas

Specific fields or sectors focused on scientific, engineering, or technological disciplines.

Reward Power

The capacity to offer something of value as a means of influencing other people.

Coercive Power

The capacity to punish or withhold positive outcomes as a means of influencing other people.

Incentives

Rewards or benefits offered to motivate employees or stimulate greater output or investment.