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Scenario 6-2 Suppose Demand for a Product Is Given by the Equation

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Scenario 6-2
Suppose demand for a product is given by the equation
QD = 120 - 4P
and supply for the product is given by the equation
QS = 4P
-Refer to Scenario 6-2. Suppose the government sets a price ceiling at $17 for this product. Is this price ceiling binding, and what will be the size of the shortage/surplus in this market?


Definitions:

Target Costing

The target cost is determined by subtracting a desired profit from a market-determined price. The resulting target cost is used to motivate cost improvements in design and manufacture.

Selling Price

The amount of money for which a product or service is sold.

Target Costs

The desired cost of a product for which a company aims in order to achieve a desired profit margin after considering the selling price and required profit.

Markup Percentage

The percentage added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit.

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