If the Marginal Benefit of Consuming Another Unit of a Good

question 111

Multiple Choice

If the marginal benefit of consuming another unit of a good is positive, then to reach the allocatively efficient level of output more of the good should be produced and consumed

• A) no matter what.
• B) as long as the consumer can afford to pay for it.
• C) if the total benefit of the good is greater than its total cost.
• D) if the marginal benefit of the good is greater than its marginal cost.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Departments

Divisions within a manufacturing organization, each focusing on a specific aspect of the production process.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production volume or activity based on the number of hours machines are operated.

Markup

The amount added to the cost of a product to cover overhead and profit, expressed as a percentage of the cost.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, from maintenance to quality control.