Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Questions

question 23

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following questions:
Multi-Storey Builders Ltd had a large 3-year project with total revenue of $8 000 000 and estimated total costs of $6 500 000. The project was 20% complete at the end of the first year, 70% complete at the end of the second year, and 100% complete at the end of the third year. Revenues and costs were as estimated.
-What profit was earned during the first year if the percentage of completion method was used?

• A) $300 000
• B) $750 000
• C) $1 500 000
• D) $1 600 000.

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Definitions:

Perfect Price Discrimination

A situation where a seller charges the maximum possible price for each unit consumed that each consumer is willing to pay, thus capturing the entire consumer surplus.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount that they actually do pay.

Market Price

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold.

Monopolistic Competitor

A firm operating in a monopolistic competition market, selling a product that is differentiated from those of competitors.