How Would a Decrease in Consumer Income Affect the Market

question 391

Multiple Choice

How would a decrease in consumer income affect the market for new furniture?

• A) Demand would decrease, leading to an increase in price and a reduction in quantity sold.
• B) Demand would decrease, leading to a reduction in price and a reduction in quantity sold.
• C) Demand would increase, leading to an increase in price and an increase in quantity sold.
• D) Demand would increase, leading to a reduction in price and an increase in quantity sold.

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Definitions:

U.S.GAAP

United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which is a framework of accounting standards, principles, and procedures used in the U.S.

Fair Value

An estimate of the market value of an asset or liability based on current market prices or valuations of similar transactions.

Long-Term Construction Projects

Large scale construction endeavors that span over a long period, often requiring special accounting methods like the percentage-of-completion method for revenue recognition.

Percentage-Of-Completion Method

An accounting method used to recognize revenue and expenses of long-term contracts as a proportion of the work completed during the period.