An August Sales Forecast Projects 6,000 Units Are Going to Be

question 165

Multiple Choice

An August sales forecast projects 6,000 units are going to be sold at a price of $11.50 per unit. The desired ending iventory in units is 15% higher than the beginning inventory of 1,000 units. Total August sales are anticipated to be:

• A) $80,500
• B) $69,000
• C) $60,000
• D) $57,500

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Definitions:

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to affect or control various aspects of the economy, such as regulations, subsidies, tariffs, and taxes to correct market failures and promote economic stability.

Regulatory Capture

A situation where regulatory agencies are dominated by the industries they are supposed to be regulating, leading to decision making that benefits the industry at the expense of the public good.

Economic Efficiency

A situation in which it is not possible to improve overall economic welfare by reallocating resources amongst individuals, implying no waste is occurring.

Deregulated Industry

An industry where government restrictions on business operations, such as price controls and market entry, have been reduced or eliminated.