Which of the Following Statements Is Not Correct

question 638

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A)Part of the deadweight loss associated with monopoly is measured by the monopolist's economic profit.
• B)Marginal cost is always less than average total cost in a natural monopoly.
• C)Discount coupons available free to the public are a type of price discrimination.
• D)Anti-trust laws make it harder for firms to create synergies.

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Definitions:

Overapplied Overhead

A situation where the overhead costs allocated for products or services exceed the actual overhead costs incurred.

Manufacturing Overhead

Refers to all manufacturing costs excluding the direct costs of labor and materials, such as rent, utilities, and equipment depreciation.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total time worked by employees who are directly involved in the manufacturing process of a product.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate estimated overhead costs to products or services, based on a preselected activity base.