Suppose the Price of a Quart of Milk Rises from $1.00

question 30

Multiple Choice

Suppose the price of a quart of milk rises from $1.00 to $1.20 and the price of a T-shirt rises from $8.00 to $9.60. If the CPI rises from 150 to 195, then people likely will buy

• A)more milk and more T-shirts.
• B)more milk and fewer T-shirts.
• C)less milk and more T-shirts.
• D)less milk and fewer T-shirts.

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Definitions:

Budgeted Costs

Estimated expenses for a future period, which are prepared for planning and control purposes.

Variable Manufacturing

Costs that vary directly with the level of production output, including direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead.

Fixed Manufacturing

Expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and equipment depreciation.

Static Budget

A budget that does not change or adjust with variations in sales volume or business activity.