The Standard Costs and Actual Costs for Factory Overhead for the Manufacture

question 51

Multiple Choice

The standard costs and actual costs for factory overhead for the manufacture of 2,500 units of actual production are as follows: The amount of the factory overhead controllable variance is:

• A) $2,000 unfavorable
• B) $3,000 favorable
• C) $0
• D) $3,000 unfavorable

Understand the effect of complementary and substitute goods on market demand.

Calculate the necessary tax to achieve a desired decrease in consumption based on price elasticity of demand.

Calculate the optimal pricing strategy for maximizing profit taking into account the cost of production and elasticity of demand.

Evaluate how changes in per capita income and prices of related goods impact demand and pricing strategy.

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