Describe the Test to Determine Whether a Sufficient Number of Operating

question 67

Essay

Describe the test to determine whether a sufficient number of operating segments are disclosed.

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Definitions:

Derived Demand

The demand for a good or service that arises from the demand for another good or service. For example, the demand for steel is derived from the demand for automobiles.

Margarine

A spread used for flavoring, baking, and cooking that is made from vegetable oils and is considered a butter substitute.

Resource Demand

The demand for inputs necessary for the production of goods and services.

MRP

MRP, or Marginal Revenue Product, quantifies the added value generated by employing an additional unit of input in the production process.