Holding All Other Factors Constant and Using the Midpoint Method,if

question 21

Multiple Choice

Holding all other factors constant and using the midpoint method,if a candy manufacturer increases production by 20 percent when the market price of candy increases from $0.50 to $0.60,then supply is

• A)inelastic,since the price elasticity of supply is equal to .91.
• B)inelastic,since the price elasticity of supply is equal to 1.1.
• C)elastic,since the price elasticity of supply is equal to 0.91.
• D)elastic,since the price elasticity of supply is equal to 1.1.

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Definitions:

Cost Of Goods Sold

Represents the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold in a company, including materials and labor.

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period.

Quantity Discount

A reduction in price given by a seller to a buyer for purchasing a larger quantity.

Purchase Discount

A deduction from the gross amount of an invoice allowed by the seller to the buyer for early payment.