Higher Inflation Makes Relative Prices

question 74

Multiple Choice

Higher inflation makes relative prices

• A)more variable,making it more likely that resources will be allocated to their best use.
• B)more variable,making it less likely that resources will be allocated to their best use.
• C)less variable,making it more likely that resources will be allocated to their best use.
• D)less variable,making it less likely that resources will be allocated to their best use.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

This costing method includes only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product costs.

Variable Production Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production output, such as raw materials andDirect labor.

Product Costs

Costs that are incurred to create a product that includes direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Segment Margin

The amount of profit or loss generated by a specific division or segment of a company, excluding common costs shared across segments.