If Cara's Utility Falls More by Losing $600 Than It

question 106

Multiple Choice

If Cara's utility falls more by losing $600 than it rises by gaining $600,she has

• A)increasing marginal utility of wealth and is risk averse.
• B)increasing marginal utility of wealth but is not risk averse.
• C)decreasing marginal utility of wealth and is risk averse.
• D)decreasing marginal utility of wealth but is not risk averse.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected (standard) variable overhead based on actual production levels.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard overhead estimated, based on the actual level of activity.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard variable overhead based on the actual level of activity, reflecting efficiency in using overhead resources.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead costs incurred and the standard variable overhead costs, based on efficient use of resources.