Opportunity Cost Exists Because

question 22

Multiple Choice

Opportunity cost exists because

• A)technology is fixed at any point in time
• B)the law of comparative advantage is working
• C)resources are scarce but wants are unlimited
• D)the value of lost opportunities varies from person to person
• E)efficiency is measured by the monetary cost of an activity

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Definitions:

Job Order Costing

An accounting methodology used to allocate costs to specific jobs or batches, allowing for detailed cost tracking of particular projects.

Finished Goods Account

An account used to track the value of products that are completed and ready for sale.

Factory Overhead Ledger

An accounting ledger that details the indirect costs associated with manufacturing, which may include utilities, depreciation, and salaries of non-direct labor.

Unit Costs

The cost associated with a single unit of product or service, including all costs incurred to produce, deliver, and sell the product.