(Advanced Analysis) the Equations for the Demand and Supply Curves

question 116

Multiple Choice

(Advanced analysis) The equations for the demand and supply curves for a particular product are P = 10 − 0.4Q and P = 2 + 0.4Q, where P is price and Q is quantity expressed in units of 100. After an excise tax is imposed on the product, the supply equation is P = 3 + 0.4Q. Government's revenue from this tax is

• A) $750.
• B) $1,500.
• C) $875.
• D) $800.

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Definitions:

Perpetual Inventory System

An accounting approach to continuously track inventory levels, purchases, and sales, updating the inventory records in real-time.

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated using either a periodic or perpetual inventory system.

Inventory Method

The approach a business uses to value its inventory and determine the cost of goods sold, such as FIFO (First-In, First-Out) or LIFO (Last-In, First-Out).

Gross Profit Ratio

A financial metric used to assess a company’s financial health by dividing gross profit by net sales.