Consider a Market That Is in Equilibrium

question 135

Multiple Choice

Consider a market that is in equilibrium.If it experiences both an increase in demand and an increase in supply,what can be said of the new equilibrium? The equilibrium:

• A) price and quantity will both rise.
• B) quantity will definitely rise, while the equilibrium price cannot be predicted.
• C) price will definitely rise, while the equilibrium quantity cannot be predicted.
• D) price and quantity will both fall.

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Definitions:

Overapplied

A situation where the overhead applied to products is greater than the actual overhead incurred.

Underapplied

Refers to a situation where the actual manufacturing overhead costs are higher than the overhead costs allocated to products during a specific period.

Manufacturing Overhead

Overhead costs related to the manufacturing process, including indirect labor, indirect materials, and other expenses not directly linked to the production.

Budget Variance

The difference between budgeted amounts and actual amounts for revenues, expenses, or other financial metrics.