Table 7-6 For Each of Three Potential Buyers of Apples, the Table

question 243

Multiple Choice

Table 7-6
For each of three potential buyers of apples, the table displays the willingness to pay for the first three apples of the day. Assume Xavier, Yadier, and Zavi are the only three buyers of apples, and only three apples can be supplied per day.
-Refer to Table 7-6. If the market price of an apple increases from $1.40 to $1.60, then consumer surplus

• A)decreases by $0.15.
• B)decreases by $0.30.
• C)decreases by $0.45.
• D)increases by $0.15.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Price Variance

A measure of the difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the standard cost of direct labor multiplied by the actual hours worked.

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in manufacturing a product or providing a service, often used to allocate labor costs to products or services.

Standard Rate of Pay

The fixed amount of money paid to employees for a specific job or activity, typically expressed on an hourly or annual basis.

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected amount, valued at the standard cost.