A Minimum Price Set Above the Equilibrium Price Is A

question 179

Multiple Choice

A minimum price set above the equilibrium price is a:

• A) demand price.
• B) supply price.
• C) price floor.
• D) price ceiling.

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Definitions:

Ceiling

In accounting, it refers to the upper limit placed on the value of an asset or a group of assets, often to prevent overestimation.

Principle of Conservatism

An accounting guideline where revenue and assets are not overestimated while liabilities and expenses are not underestimated.

Gross Margin

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of sales revenue.

Normal Profit Margin

The average or expected profit margin that a business aims to achieve under normal operating conditions.