An Electronics Firm Produces Two Models of Pocket Calculators: the A-100

question 73

Multiple Choice

An electronics firm produces two models of pocket calculators: the A-100 (A) and the B-200 (B) . Each model uses one circuit board, of which there are only 2,500 available for this week's production. In addition, the company has allocated a maximum of 800 hours of assembly time this week for producing these calculators. Each A-100 requires 15 minutes to produce while each B-200 requires 30 minutes to produce. The firm forecasts that it could sell a maximum of 4,000 of the A-100s this week and a maximum of 1,000 B-200s. Profits for the A-100 are $1.00 each and profits for the B-200 are $4.00 each. The firm's goal is to maximize profits.
What is the objective function?

• A) P = 4A + 1B
• B) P = 0.25A + 1B
• C) P = 1A + 4B
• D) P = 1A + 1B
• E) P = 0.25A + 0.5B

Analyze the impact of changes in exchange rates on trade balances.

Understand the concept of terms of trade and how they are determined.

Illustrate the benefits of free trade and the role of exchange rates in facilitating it.

Discuss the range of exchange rates that can lead to gains from trade based on comparative advantage.

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Definitions:

Cost System

An accounting framework used to record, track, and analyze the costs associated with a company's operations, helping in budgeting and financial decision-making.

Processing Department

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Process Costing

A costing method used when nearly identical products are produced through continuous processes, allocating costs based on process departments.

Journal Entries

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