Answer the Question on the Basis of the Following Data

question 127

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.Assuming that Alpha and Beta are the only two nations in the world,the equilibrium world price of steel must be between:

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

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Definitions:

Rule Of Thumb

A general principle or guideline that is not strictly accurate or reliable for every situation but is used because of its practicality.

Standard Cost

Predetermined costs for manufacturing or service processes, used as benchmarks for performance evaluation.

Variance Investigation

The process of examining the reasons behind differences between budgeted and actual figures in finance and accounting.

Direct Material Quantity Variance

The difference between the budgeted amount of materials needed for production and the actual amount used, valued at the standard cost.