Answer the Question on the Basis of the Following Data

question 109

Multiple Choice

Answer the question on the basis of the following data for the hypothetical nations of Alpha and Beta.Q_s is domestic quantity supplied and Q_d is domestic quantity demanded. $\begin{array}{c}\underline{\text { Domestic Market For Steel, Alpha }}\\\begin{array}{c}\underline{Q_{s}}\\ 60\\40\\30\\20\\10 \end{array}\begin{array}{c}\underline{P}\\\$ 5 \\4 \\3 \\2 \\1 \end{array}\begin{array}{l}\underline{Q_{d}} \\10 \\20 \\30 \\40 \\50 \end{array}\end{array}$

$\begin{array}{c}\underline{\text { Domestic Market For Steel, Beta }}\\\begin{array}{c}\underline{Q_{s}}\\ 80 \\70 \\60 \\50 \\40\end{array}\begin{array}{c}\underline{P}\\\$ 5 \\4 \\3 \\2 \\1 \end{array}\begin{array}{l}\underline{Q_{d}} \\20 \\30 \\40 \\50 \\60 \end{array}\end{array}$

Refer to the given data.The domestic equilibrium prices of steel in Alpha and Beta are:

• A) $5 and $4,respectively.
• B) $2 and $4,respectively.
• C) $3 and $2,respectively.
• D) $1 and $2,respectively.

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Definitions:

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which assumptions about variable and fixed cost behavior are valid.

Cost Behaviour

The way in which a cost changes or reacts in relation to changes in business activity levels.

Variable Selling Expenses

Sales-related costs that vary directly with the volume of sales, such as commissions and shipping charges.

Contribution Approach

An income statement format that organizes costs by their behavior. Costs are separated into variable and fixed categories rather than being separated according to organizational functions.