What Is the Definition of Producers' Surplus

question 61

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of producers' surplus?

• A)price received minus maximum selling price
• B)maximum selling price minus price received
• C)price received minus minimum selling price
• D)highest price minus lowest price

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Definitions:

Direct Cost

Expenses that can be directly traced to producing specific goods or services, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Indirect Cost

Costs not directly traceable to a specific product or project, such as utilities or rent.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profits.

Direct Manufacturing Cost

Costs that are directly attributable to the production of a specific product, including direct materials and direct labor.