Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The marginal revenue of a monopolistically competitive firm will be positive at high prices and negative at low prices.
• B)Because the demand curve for a monopolistically competitive firm is downward-sloping, its marginal revenue will be negative.
• C)The marginal revenue of a monopolistically competitive firm will be always be positive.
• D)The marginal revenue of a monopolistically competitive firm will be positive at low prices and negative at high prices.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead costs incurred and the expected costs based on the predetermined overhead rate.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable and allocable to the production of specific goods or services.

Raw Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of raw materials and the standard cost multiplied by the actual quantity used.

Raw Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of raw materials used in production and the estimated quantity, which can indicate inefficiencies or savings in material usage.