When the Price Is Less Than the Equilibrium Price

question 235

Multiple Choice

When the price is less than the equilibrium price

• A) there will be a shortage.
• B) some consumers will be willing to pay a price higher than the prevailing price.
• C) the price will be forced higher.
• D) All of the above answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Equivalent Unit

A metric used in cost accounting to express the amount of work done on incomplete units as a proportion of work done on complete units.

Factory Overhead

Refers to the indirect costs associated with manufacturing, excluding direct materials and direct labor costs.

Direct Labor

Direct labor involves the work of employees that can be directly attributed to the production of specific goods or services.

Direct Materials

The raw materials that are traceable directly to the production of a specific good or product, forming an integral part of the finished product.