Table 3-3 -Refer to Table 3-3.The Table Contains Information About the Corn

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Essay

Table 3-3

-Refer to Table 3-3.The table contains information about the corn market.Use the table to answer the following questions.
a.What are the equilibrium price and quantity of corn?
b.Suppose the prevailing price is $9 per bushel.Is there a shortage or a surplus in the market?
c.What is the quantity of the shortage or surplus?
d.How many bushels will be sold if the market price is $9 per bushel?
e.If the market price is $9 per bushel, what must happen to restore equilibrium in the market?
f.At what price will suppliers be able to sell 24,000 bushels of corn?
g.Suppose the market price is $21 per bushel.Is there a shortage or a surplus in the market?
h.What is the quantity of the shortage or surplus?
i.How many bushels will be sold if the market price is $21 per bushel?
j.If the market price is $21 per bushel, what must happen to restore equilibrium in the market?

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Definitions:

Work in Process Inventory

Represents goods that are partially completed in the manufacturing process, not yet ready for sale.

Direct Labor Variances

The difference between the estimated cost of direct labor and the actual direct labor cost incurred.

Controllable Variance

Controllable variance is a measure used in managerial accounting to assess the differences between actual and budgeted amounts that management can influence or control.

Variable Overhead Costs

Variable overhead costs fluctuate with changes in production volume, including costs like utilities and raw materials not directly tied to a product.