An Increase in the Output Gap Causes the Demand for Real

question 20

Multiple Choice

An increase in the output gap causes the demand for real balances

• A) to rise and the interest rate to fall.
• B) to fall and the interest rate to rise.
• C) and the interest rate to fall.
• D) and the interest rate to rise.

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead Applied

The allocation of all indirect costs of manufacturing to the actual production, aiding in the determination of the total cost of production.

Predetermined Factory Overhead Rate

The rate used to apply factory overhead costs to the goods manufactured. The rate is determined by dividing the budgeted overhead cost by the estimated activity usage at the beginning of the fiscal period.

Activity Base

A measure used in costing, representing a unit of activity that triggers costs, helping to allocate costs more accurately.

Factory Overhead

Factory overhead refers to all indirect costs associated with manufacturing, excluding direct materials and direct labor expenses.