Which of the Following Sets of Events Must Cause an Increase

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sets of events must cause an increase in the price of a new house?

• A)higher wages for carpenters,higher wood prices,increases in consumer incomes,higher apartment rents,increases in population,and expectations of higher house prices in the future
• B)lower wages for carpenters,lower wood prices,increases in consumer incomes,higher apartment rents,increases in population and expectations of higher house prices in the future
• C)lower wages for carpenters,higher wood prices,decreases in consumer incomes,higher apartment rents,decreases in population and expectations of higher house prices in the future
• D)higher wages for carpenters,lower wood prices,decreases in consumer incomes,lower apartment rents,decreases in population and expectations of lower house prices in the future

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Definitions:

Merchandise Inventory

The total of all goods held by a company that are ready for sale, typically used in retail and wholesale operations.

Direct Labour Budget

A direct labour budget estimates the total labor cost and number of labor hours required for production in a given period, based on forecasted sales and production levels.

Materials Purchases

involves the acquisition of raw materials required for the production process, an essential part of managing manufacturing inputs.

Cash Collections

The process of gathering all cash received from sales, services, or other business activities.