Knowing That the Demand for Wheat Is Inelastic,if All Farmers

question 120

Multiple Choice

Knowing that the demand for wheat is inelastic,if all farmers voluntarily plowed under 10 percent of their wheat crop,then

• A)consumers of wheat would buy more wheat.
• B)wheat farmers would suffer a reduction in their total revenue.
• C)wheat farmers would experience an increase in their total revenue.
• D)the demand for wheat would decrease.

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Definitions:

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual labor hours used and the expected (standard) labor hours for the level of production, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Direct Materials

The raw materials that can be directly attributed to the production of a product and are a part of the finished product.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected (standard) cost based on the actual level of activity.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials and the standard cost, multiplied by the actual quantity of materials purchased.