The Table Gives Supply and Demand Data for a Certain

question 78

Multiple Choice

The table gives supply and demand data for a certain elective surgical procedure. If suppliers provide the quantity of health care demanded and insurance pays one-third of the remaining equilibrium price after a $1,000 deductible is satisfied, the quantity of health care demanded will be

• A)10,000.
• B)16,000.
• C)13,000.
• D)20,000.

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Definitions:

Working Stock

Working stock refers to the inventory that is readily available for use or sale, excluding any safety stock kept in reserve to cover potential shortages.

Collection Period

The average number of days it takes for a company to collect payments owed by its customers.

Bad Debts

Money owed to a company that is unlikely to be paid by the debtor, often resulting in a write-off for the company.

Just-In-Time

An inventory strategy companies employ to increase efficiency and decrease waste by receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process, thereby reducing inventory costs.