Table 5-1B -If a Graph of Robinson's Marginal Utility Were Constructed from Utility

question 187

Multiple Choice

Table 5-1B

-If a graph of Robinson's marginal utility were constructed from Table 5-1B, it would

• A)illustrate the "law" of diminishing marginal utility.
• B)be a negatively sloped curve.
• C)illustrate a typical consumer's satisfaction derived from consumption of consecutive units of a good.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products, calculated before the period begins based on the relationship between estimated overhead costs and an allocation base.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that vary with production volume, such as utilities and indirect materials.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the time that a machine is operated, used as a way to allocate machine-related costs to products.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect and constant production costs that are not affected by the level of goods or services produced, including factory rent, salaries of supervisory personnel, and utility costs.