If the Wage Rate Is ________ the Value of Marginal

question 282

Multiple Choice

If the wage rate is ________ the value of marginal product, a firm can increase its profit by ________.

• A) greater than; selling an extra unit of output
• B) less than; selling one less unit of output
• C) less than; hiring an extra worker
• D) less than; hiring one less worker

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to apply manufacturing overhead costs to products, calculated before the period begins based on estimated costs and activity levels.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs in the manufacturing process that vary with the level of production output, such as materials and energy usage.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs associated with manufacturing that remain constant regardless of the level of production, such as salaries of management and rent of the facility.

Absorption Costing

A costing method that includes all manufacturing costs, both fixed and variable, in the cost of goods sold.