The Slope of a Demand Curve Is Almost Always

question 51

Multiple Choice

The slope of a demand curve is almost always

• A)positive, because when people buy more of a good the cost of producing it will rise.
• B)positive, because the more money a person has, the more of a particular good will be bought.
• C)negative, because when people buy more of a good the cost of producing it will fall.
• D)negative, because with everything else equal, the same people will buy more of a good when its price is lower.
• E)positive, because as the price rises, people want to sell more of the good.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing a product, which includes costs not directly tied to the product such as maintenance, utilities, and supervisor salaries.

Underapplied Manufacturing Overhead

Refers to the situation when the allocated manufacturing overhead costs are less than the actual overhead costs incurred.

Manufacturing Overhead Control

A way of monitoring and managing the costs associated with the indirect elements of production, such as utilities, maintenance, and factory supplies.

Overhead Costs

All costs on the income statement except for direct labor, direct materials, and direct expenses, covering expenses like rent, utilities, and insurance.