A Price Floor That Is Binding

question 11

Multiple Choice

A price floor that is binding:

• A) must be set above the equilibrium price, and will likely cause a shortage.
• B) must be set below the equilibrium price, and will likely cause a shortage.
• C) must be set above the equilibrium price, and will likely cause a surplus.
• D) must be set below the equilibrium price, and will likely cause a surplus.

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Definitions:

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual unit price paid for an item and the standard price, multiplied by the quantity purchased.

Standard Cost

A predetermined cost of manufacturing a single unit or a number of product units during a specific period under current or anticipated conditions.

Time Of Purchase

The specific point in time when goods or services are bought, which can influence the cost and availability.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials purchased and the expected cost of materials, adjusted for the actual quantity purchased.