When the price of the good is fixed at a level below the current (equilibrium) price, there will be a shortage of the good and the good will have to be effectively rationed. As in the question above, the consumer is worse off because she is not able to attain her utility maximizing point.
Answer:
Incremental income for Sale as scrap is $36,400 and Rework is $46,200
Explanation:
Sale as scrap Rework
Sales of reworked units (13000*8.2) $106,000
Sales of scrap units (13000*2.8) $36,400
Cost to rework units (13000*4.6) ($59,800)
Opportunity cost of not making new units
Incremental income (loss) $36,400 $46,200
The correct answer is choice B.
Choice B, a company recognizes expenses when they incur them, is the only choice which is in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principals. All of the other options are against GAAP.
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