Which of the Following Statements Captures the Meaning of Transitivity

question 160

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements captures the meaning of transitivity of preferences?

• A)If A is preferred to B, then B is less preferred than A.
• B)If A is preferred to B, and B is preferred to C, then A is preferred to C.
• C)If A is preferred to B and B is preferred to C, then the preference for A over B is stronger than the preference for B over C.
• D)If A is preferred to C, then there exists B such that A is preferred to B and C is preferred to A.

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Definitions:

Equivalent Units

A metric used in cost accounting to express the amount of work completed by manufacturers in terms of fully finished units.

Process Costing

A costing method used in manufacturing where costs are allocated to batches of products, suitable for homogeneous products.

Conversion Costs

The total expenses of direct labor plus manufacturing overhead costs, spent in the process of transforming raw materials into completed goods.

Equivalent Units

A measure used in cost accounting to express the amount of work done by employees or machines in terms that allow for the comparison between completed units and units that are partially completed.