_____ Exist When Consumers Incur an Expense to Move from One

question 8

Multiple Choice

_____ exist when consumers incur an expense to move from one product or service to another.

• A) Network effects
• B) Switching costs
• C) Economies of scale
• D) Competitive advantages
• E) Profit margins

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Definitions:

Retail Method

An accounting method used to estimate inventory value by converting the cost of goods available for sale into retail prices and then calculating ending inventory at retail prices.

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated by adding purchases to beginning inventory and subtracting the cost of goods sold.

Weighted Average Periodic Method

An inventory costing method where goods are valued at an average cost, calculated periodically, taking into account the weight of each purchase.

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated as the beginning inventory plus purchases minus cost of goods sold (COGS).