Although Break-Even Analysis and Cost-Plus Pricing Are Important Tools in Setting

question 5

Multiple Choice

Although break-even analysis and cost-plus pricing are important tools in setting prices based on the firm's cost structure, they should never be the driving force behind pricing strategy. Why?

• A) because firms want to make a profit, not just break even
• B) because customer expectations are far more important in setting prices
• C) because prices should be based on demand, not costs
• D) because different firms have different cost structures
• E) because competitor's prices are far more important in setting prices

Understand and apply inventory calculation methods including LIFO, FIFO, and average cost method.

Determine the value of the ending inventory using various inventory valuation methods.

Calculate the total sum of units or cost based on given transaction records.

Compute the extension column value by multiplying the unit cost by quantity.

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