When a Firm or Economy Is Operating Efficiently, It Is

question 88

Multiple Choice

When a firm or economy is operating efficiently, it is operating

• A)outside its production possibilities frontier.
• B)inside its production possibilities frontier.
• C)on its production possibilities frontier.
• D)at the intersection of the production possibilities frontier and the vertical axis.
• E)at the intersection of the production possibilities frontier and the horizontal axis.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to individual units of production based on a specific activity base.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is used during the production process, often used in costing and budgeting.

Direct Labor-Hours

The number of hours spent by workers directly involved in the manufacturing of a product or delivery of a service.

Manufacturing Overhead

The indirect production costs that are not directly associated with the manufacturing of products, such as utilities and rent for the manufacturing facility.