Suppose There Are Only 2 Nations, Atlantis and Pacifica, and Only

question 132

Multiple Choice

Suppose there are only 2 nations, Atlantis and Pacifica, and only two goods, surfboards and kayaks. If Atlantis produces only surfboards, it can make 27 per day. If Atlantis produces only kayaks, it can make 18 per day. If Pacifica produces only surfboards, it can make 32 per day. If Pacifica produces only kayaks, it can make 24 per day. After trade begins, ________ will specialize in the production of surfboards and ________ will specialize in the production of kayaks.

• A) Atlantis; Atlantis
• B) Pacifica; Atlantis
• C) Atlantis; Pacifica
• D) No trade will occur.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

The indirect factory-related costs that are incurred when producing a product.

Total Manufacturing Costs

The sum of all expenses directly associated with the production of goods, including direct labor, direct materials, and manufacturing overhead.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

Predetermined Overhead Rate is a rate calculated before a period begins, used to allocate estimated overhead costs to products or job orders based on a selected activity base.

Annual Overhead Costs

Refers to the total expenses that are not directly tied to a specific product or service but are required for the business to operate, accumulated over a year.