-Refer to Figure 8-1

question 114

Multiple Choice

-Refer to Figure 8-1.If the real hourly wage rate was $6,what would be the effect?

• A) There would be a shortage of 40 million workers and the wage rate would rise.
• B) There would be a shortage of 20 million workers and the wage rate would rise.
• C) There would be a surplus of 40 million workers and the wage rate would fall.
• D) There would be a surplus of 20 million workers and the wage rate would fall.
• E) There would be unemployment.

Understand the basic concepts of product and period costs.

Identify and classify costs as variable or fixed.

Understand the concept of direct and indirect costs.

Calculate manufacturing costs and cost of goods sold.

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