Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Tariff

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a tariff?

• A)a subsidy from the Canadian government to domestic manufacturers of residential air conditioners to enable them to compete more effectively with foreign producers
• B)a limit on the quantity of residential air conditioners that can be imported from a foreign country
• C)a $150 fee imposed on all imported residential air conditioners
• D)a tax placed on all residential air conditioners sold in the domestic market to help offset the impact of emissions on the environment

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Definitions:

Contribution Format

A type of income statement format that separates variable costs from fixed costs to highlight the contribution margin.

Break-even Point

The financial point at which total revenue exactly matches total costs; neither profit nor loss is realized.

Dollar Sales

The total revenue generated from the sale of goods or services, expressed in monetary units.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial indicator demonstrating the proportion of sales income that is not absorbed by variable expenses, hence aiding in the coverage of fixed costs.