Table 3-31 ​

question 354

Multiple Choice

Table 3-31
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-Refer to Table 3-31. Relative to the rancher, the farmer has

• A)a comparative advantage in the production of meat, because the farmer's opportunity cost of a pound of meat is lower than the rancher's opportunity cost of a pound of meat.
• B)a comparative advantage in the production of potatoes, because the rancher requires less time than the farmer to produce a pound of potatoes.
• C)a comparative advantage in the production of potatoes; relative to the farmer, the rancher has a comparative advantage in the production of meat.
• D)an absolute advantage in the production of both meat and potatoes.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and are an essential component of the finished goods.

Cost Of Production Report

A detailed report that shows the total cost and production information for a specific period, important for evaluating the efficiency of production processes.

Completion Ratios

A measure used to assess the progress or completion rate of projects or production processes, usually expressed as a percentage.

Equivalent Units

A concept in cost accounting used to allocate costs to produced units based on the amount of work completed.