A Price Maker Is

question 81

Multiple Choice

A price maker is

• A)a person who actively seeks out the best price for a product that he or she wishes to buy.
• B)a firm that has some control over the price of the product it sells.
• C)a firm that is able to sell any quantity at the highest possible price.
• D)a consumer who participates in an auction where she announces her willingness to pay for a product.

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Definitions:

Materials Purchased

The total cost of raw materials bought for use in the production process.

Materials Quantity Variance

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

Standard Quantity

The expected amount of materials or input needed to produce a unit of output.

Actual Materials

The actual amount of materials used in the production process, measured in physical units or cost.