Between 2000 and 2015, the Price of a PC Fell

question 436

Multiple Choice

Between 2000 and 2015, the price of a PC fell and the quantity of PCs sold increased. Which of the explanations below is consistent with these facts?

• A) The demand for PCs increased by more then the supply of PCs increased.
• B) The supply of PCs increased by more than the demand for PCs increased.
• C) The demand for PCs decreased by more than the supply of PCs increased.
• D) Both the supply of PCs and the demand for PCs decreased.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Margin

The difference between the cost of goods sold by a manufacturing company and its total sales, reflecting the gross margin specific to manufacturing operations.

Absorption Costing

A costing method that includes all manufacturing costs—direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead—in the cost of goods sold.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product costs, excluding fixed overhead.

Units Manufactured

The total quantity of products completed and ready for sale or use at the end of an accounting period.