A Firm Received a Bill from Its Accountant for $3,310

question 145

Short Answer

A firm received a bill from its accountant for $3,310, representing a combined total of 41 "billable" hours for both the Certified General Accountant (CGA) and her accounting technician, for conducting the firm's audit. If the CGA charges her time at $120 per hour and the technician's time at $50 per hour, how many hours did each work on the audit?

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Definitions:

Oligopolists

Firms that are part of an oligopoly, a market structure characterized by a small number of firms that have significant control over market prices and competition.

Homogeneous Product

A product that is viewed as identical no matter who produces it, making it impossible for consumers to distinguish between products based on brand or quality.

Peach Suppliers

Businesses or individuals that provide peaches to the market, contributing to the supply of this specific type of fruit.

Oligopolists

Companies within an oligopoly, a market structure characterized by a small number of firms controlling a large portion of the market share.