The Difference Between a Firm's Total Revenue and Its Total

question 200

Multiple Choice

The difference between a firm's total revenue and its total cost is its ________ profit.

• A) explicit
• B) normal
• C) economic
• D) accounting
• E) excess

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

Direct expenditures involved in the manufacture of products a business sells, such as labor and materials.

Fixed Overhead Variances

The difference between actual fixed overhead costs and the standard or budgeted fixed overhead costs.

Direct Materials

Direct materials are raw materials that are directly incorporated into a finished product and are an essential part of the manufacturing process.

Direct Labor

The labor costs associated with employees who are directly involved in the manufacturing of products or provision of services.