In General, Prices Should Not Be Based on Costs Because

question 28

Multiple Choice

In general, prices should not be based on costs because

• A)consumers are cost-conscious.
• B)producers rarely know what their costs are.
• C)consumers make their purchase decisions based on perceived value.
• D)producers need to avoid creating a cost competitive parity debate.
• E)customers are always right.

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Definitions:

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory costing method that averages the cost of all similar goods available during the period.

Periodic Inventory

An inventory system where the inventory count and cost of goods sold calculations are conducted at specific intervals.

FIFO

FIFO (First-In, First-Out) is an inventory valuation method where goods first purchased or produced are the first ones sold.

Periodic

Occurring or repeating at regular intervals.