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question 107

Multiple Choice

Figure 16.2 Figure 16.2 shows a demand curve and two sets of supply curves, one set more elastic than the other.
-Refer to Figure 16.2.If the government imposes an excise tax of $1.00 on every unit sold, the government's revenue from the tax is represented by the area

• A)(P_aP_c × Q_a)if the supply curve is S₀ and (P_bP_c × Q_b)if the supply curve is S₁.
• B)(P_aP_d × Q_a)if the supply curve is S₀ and (P_bP_e × Q_b)if the supply curve is S₁.
• C)(P_aP_e × Q_a)under either supply curve.
• D)(P_bP_e × Q_b)under either supply curve.

Understand the concept and application of standard costing in manufacturing.

Calculate and analyze material variances including price and quantity variances.

Calculate and analyze labor variances including rate and efficiency variances.

Understand and apply variable and fixed overhead variance analysis.

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