When Consumers Are Required to Pay a Fraction of the Cost

question 36

Multiple Choice

When consumers are required to pay a fraction of the cost of their medical treatment:​

• A)it reduces the demand for health care services to zero.
• B)it has no effect on the demand for health care services, but does generate revenue for the government.
• C)it reduces the income elasticity of demand for health care services.
• D)it actually increases the amount of consumer surplus they receive from health care services.
• E)it increases the financial burden of most consumers.

Calculate revenue based on provided services and understand the distinction between cash and credit transactions.

Interpret and analyze the effects of financial transactions on account receivables.

Understand and apply the concept of financial leverage and debt ratio in financial analysis.

Understand the process of posting from the general journal to the ledger accounts.

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