An Increase in Supply Means

question 53

Multiple Choice

An increase in supply means

• A)a shift in the supply curve downward and to the right.
• B)a shift in the supply curve upward and to the right.
• C)a shift in the supply curve upward and to the left.
• D)a shift in the supply curve downward and to the left.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Cost

An alternate term for direct labor, emphasizing the expense associated with the wages and benefits paid to production workers.

Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect factory-related costs that are incurred when a product is manufactured, including costs related to maintenance, utilities, and equipment depreciation.

Total Manufacturing Costs

The sum of all expenses related to the production of goods, including raw materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Manufacturing Overhead Applied

The allocation of manufacturing overhead costs to products based on a predetermined rate or activity base.