-The Above Figure Represents the Cost and Demand Curves for a Natural

question 90

Essay

-The above figure represents the cost and demand curves for a natural monopoly that is regulated using a marginal cost pricing rule.
a) What is the quantity?
b) What price is charged?
c) What area represents the consumer surplus when the firm is regulated using a marginal cost pricing rule?
d) What distance represents the firm's loss per unit when the firm is regulated using a marginal cost pricing rule?

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Definitions:

Total Direct Materials Cost Variance

The difference between the actual costs of direct materials used in production and the expected (or standard) costs.

Direct Materials Price

The cost of raw materials and components required for the manufacture of a product.

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity, multiplied by the standard cost per unit.

Direct Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials and the expected (or standard) cost, used in manufacturing and budgeting.