Harald, SA

question 6

Multiple Choice

Harald, SA., has done a cost analysis for its production of bumper stickers. The following activities and cost drivers have been developed: Following are the actual costs of producing 85,000 stickers: 5,000 machine hours; 10 batches; 20 purchase orders
What is the budget variance for total costs in an activity-based performance report?

• A) £700 U
• B) £700 F
• C) £800 U
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a product offered is equal to the quantity of the product in demand, thus the market is in balance.

Compact Discs

Optical storage media used to store data, including music and software, readable by laser-based players and computers.

Demand

The quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices during a certain period of time.

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to market stability.