-Using the Above Figure, Suppose There Is a Decrease in the Number

question 407

Multiple Choice

-Using the above figure, suppose there is a decrease in the number of suppliers. Then

• A) the equilibrium price will decrease below $25 per dozen roses.
• B) we cannot predict what will happen to equilibrium quantity.
• C) the equilibrium quantity will decrease below 10 dozen roses.
• D) both the equilibrium price and quantity will increase.

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Definitions:

Initial Record

The first entry or documentation of a transaction or event in the accounting records.

Retail Inventory Method

An accounting method used to estimate the value of a store's merchandise by converting retail prices to cost prices.

Cost to Retail Ratio

A ratio used in inventory management that compares the cost of goods sold to the retail price of the goods.

Cost Flow

The manner in which costs move through a company’s accounts, typically following either a FIFO, LIFO, or weighted average approach in costing inventory.