A Market Is Competitive If

question 554

Multiple Choice

A market is competitive if
(i) firms have the flexibility to price their own product.
(ii) each buyer is small compared to the market.
(iii) each seller is small compared to the market.

• A)(i) and (ii) only
• B)(i) and (iii) only
• C)(ii) and (iii) only
• D)(i), (ii), and (iii)

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that estimates the portion of accounts receivable which may not be collectible.

Bad Debts Expense

An expense account reflecting estimated uncollectible accounts receivable.

Percent of Sales Method

A forecasting technique used in finance to predict future variables such as assets, liabilities, and expenses, based on projected sales figures.

Uncollectible

Refers to accounts receivable that a company has determined cannot be collected from customers.