If a Good Has Become More Scarce,then We Know for Sure

question 48

Multiple Choice

If a good has become more scarce,then we know for sure that

• A)the demand for it increased.
• B)the supply of it decreased.
• C)either the demand for it increased or the supply of it decreased.
• D)both the supply of it and the demand for it decreased.

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Definitions:

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs associated with production that do not change with the level of output, such as rent, salaries, and utilities.

Direct Labor

The wages and related costs for employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or providing services.

Raw Material

The basic materials and substances used in the initial stages of production to manufacture goods.

Work in Process

Inventory that includes materials that are currently being processed into finished goods but are not yet complete.