Table 3-E -Refer to Table 3-E

question 72

Multiple Choice

Table 3-E
$\begin{array}{ccc}\text { Price per gallon } &\text { Quantity Demanded }&\text { Quantity Supplied of } \\&\text { (thousands of gallons) }&\text { gasoline (thousands of }\\&&\text { gallons) }\\\$ 4.50 & 600 & 2,000 \\\$ 4.25 & 700 & 1,900 \\\$ 4.00 & 800 & 1,800 \\\$ 3.75 & 950 & 1,700 \\\$ 3.50 & 1,200 & 1,600 \\\$ 3.25 & 1,500 & 1,500 \\\$ 3.00 & 1,800 & 1,400 \\\$ 2.75 & 2,100 & 1,300 \\\$ 2.50 & 2,400 & 1,200\end{array}$


-Refer to Table 3-E.According to the data in the above table, the equilibrium price of gasoline is:

• A)$3.00
• B)$3.25
• C)$3.50
• D)$3.75
• E)$4.00

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Definitions:

Equivalent Units

A concept used in cost accounting to convert units of production into an amount of completed units to measure progress.

Conversion Costs

Costs specifically associated with converting raw materials into finished goods, which include labor and overhead.

Whole Units

The number of units in production during a period, whether completed or not.

FIFO Method

An inventory valuation method that assumes the first items placed in inventory are the first sold, standing for "First-In, First-Out."