Only One of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 153

Multiple Choice

Only one of the following statements is correct.The statements compare perfectly competitive (PC) markets and monopolistically competitive (MC) markets.Which statement is correct?

• A)Productive efficiency is achieved in both PC and MC markets. Allocative efficiency is achieved only in MC markets.
• B)Allocative efficiency is achieved in both PC and MC markets. Productive efficiency is achieved only in PC markets.
• C)Productive efficiency and allocative efficiency are both achieved in PC markets. Neither is achieved in MC markets.
• D)Allocative efficiency is achieved only in PC markets. Productive efficiency is achieved only in MC markets.

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Definitions:

Raw Materials Used

The total value of all raw materials employed in the manufacturing process to produce finished goods during a specific accounting period.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not directly involved in the production of a product, including indirect materials, indirect labor, and other indirect costs.

Credit Balance

The amount of money that a company or individual has in their account, indicating that they have received more money than they have spent.

Overapplied

A situation where the allocated overhead costs for a product or service exceed the actual overhead costs incurred.