When Considering the Phases of Adjustment and Response to Operating

question 47

Multiple Choice

When considering the phases of adjustment and response to operating exposure in the LONG RUN, price changes tend to be ________ and volume changes tend to be ________.

• A) fixed/contracted; contracted.
• B) fixed/contracted; completely flexible.
• C) completely flexible; completely flexible.
• D) completely flexible; contracted.

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Definitions:

Proration

The allocation or division of financial amounts based on a proportionate distribution, often applied in billing, refunds, or dividends.

Taxable Year

The one-year period that is used for calculating taxes, which can be either a calendar year or a fiscal year.

Property Tax Rate

The percentage of the assessed value of real estate that is payable as tax to the local government.

Mills

In the context of property tax, a mill represents one-tenth of one cent. This unit of currency is often used in tax assessments and signifies the amount of tax payable per dollar of the assessed value of a property.