Scenario 13-3

question 295

Multiple Choice

Scenario 13-3. Assume the following information for an imaginary, open economy.
Consumption = $1,000; investment = $300; net exports = $100;
taxes = $230; private saving = $200; and national saving = $150.
-Refer to Scenario 13-3. This economy's government is running a

• A)budget deficit of $50.
• B)budget deficit of $80.
• C)budget surplus of $50.
• D)budget surplus of $80.

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of goods sold by a company, including materials and labor.

Costing Inventories

The process of determining the value of inventory, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, for financial reporting.

Homogeneous Items

Items that are of the same kind or nature, possessing common features or characteristics.

Inventory Cost Formula

The method used to determine the cost of goods sold, such as First-In, First-Out (FIFO), Last-In, First-Out (LIFO), or Average Cost method.