All of the Following Budgets Are Prepared by Merchandising Companies

question 97

Multiple Choice

All of the following budgets are prepared by merchandising companies except

• A)sales.
• B)operating expense.
• C)direct materials.
• D)cost of goods sold, inventory and purchases.

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Definitions:

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller, selling a unique product in the market.

Deadweight Loss

A reduction in economic efficiency that happens when the balance for a product or service cannot be reached or is impossible to achieve.

Profit-maximizing Monopoly Pricing

Profit-maximizing monopoly pricing is a strategy where a monopolist sets a price at the highest possible level that does not allow new entrants, maximizing its profit.

Marginal Revenue

The additional income that is generated by increasing product sales by one unit.