A Market Has Four Individuals,each Considering Buying a Grill for His

question 134

Multiple Choice

A market has four individuals,each considering buying a grill for his backyard.Assume that grills come in only one size and model.Abe considers himself a grill-master,and finds a grill a necessity,so he is willing to pay $400 for a grill.Butch is a meat-lover,honing his grilling skills,and is willing to pay $350 for a grill.Collin just met the girl of his dreams,and she loves a good grilled steak,so in his effort to impress her he is willing to pay $320 for a grill.Daniel loves grilled shrimp and thinks it might be cheaper in the long run if he buys a grill instead of eating out every time he wants grilled shrimp,so he is willing to pay $200 for a grill. If the market price of grills is $300,given the scenario described,the total consumer surplus would be:

• A) $1,070.
• B) $170.
• C) $200.
• D) None of these is true.

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Definitions:

Standard Cost

A predetermined cost of manufacturing a single unit or a number of product units during a specific period, used as a benchmark to control costs.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with the volume of manufacturing activity, including supplies, utilities, and indirect labor.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual number of labor hours worked and the standard hours expected to complete the work, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead based on the standard cost, attributed to efficiency in using resources.