Match Each of the Following Terms with Their Correct Description

question 34

Multiple Choice

Match each of the following terms with their correct description from the items listed below.* Each term may be used more than once, and it is possible that one or more of the classifications may not be used at all.
-The difference in total cost between the alternatives in a decision

• A)Differential cost
• B)Keep-or-drop decision
• C)Constraints
• D)Decision-making model
• E)Split-off point
• F)Joint products
• G)Make-or-buy decision
• H)Target costing
• I)Sunk costs
• J)Markup
• K)Special-order decision
• L)Sell-or-process-further decision
• M)Relevant costs
• N)Opportunity cost
• O)Cost-based pricing

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Definitions:

Returns to Scale

The rate at which output increases as inputs are increased proportionately.

Industry Supply Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the price of a good and the total output of that good by all firms in the industry.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good which consumers are willing to purchase at different prices.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that occurs when equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved or is not achievable.