An Increase in the Value of the Yen Against the U.S

question 38

Multiple Choice

An increase in the value of the yen against the U.S. dollar can cause the Japanese automaker Toyota to either ________ on its U.S. sales.

• A) lose market share or reduce its profit margin
• B) gain market share or reduce its profit margin
• C) lose market share or increase its profit margin
• D) gain market share or increase its profit margin

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Definitions:

Unit Of Product

A single item or instance of a product manufactured or sold by a company.

Input

Resources used in the process of production, including raw materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the standard quantity allowed for the actual output, multiplied by the standard price per unit of materials.

Actual Quantity

The real amount or number of units of materials, labor, or overhead used in the production process.