Negative Externality
This is the cost that is suffered by a third party as the result of a transaction. One example is the sale of cigarettes. The negative externality is the negative effects of cigarette smoke on people and the environment.
Answer and Explanation:
The adjusting entries are shown below
1. Accrued wages expenses
Wages expense Dr XXXXX
To Wages payable XXXXX
(Being the accrued wages is recorded)
For recording this we debited the wages expense as it increased the expense and credited the wages payable as it also increased the liabilities
2. Accrued utilities expenses
Utilities expense Dr XXXXX
To Account payable XXXXX
(Being the accrued utilities expense is recorded)
For recording this we debited the utility expense as it increased the expense and credited the account payable as it also increased the liabilities
3. For adjusting the unearned service revenue
Unearned service revenue Dr XXXXX
To Service revenue XXXXX
(Being the unearned service revenue is recorded)
For recording this we debited the unearned service revenue as it decreased the liability and credited the service revenue as it increased the revenue
Answer:<em><u> Offering a discount to students and seniors</u></em> will allow the chocolatier to know which types of consumers are likely to have a lower willingness to pay.
Here the price discrimination should be in respect with the demography i.e. allow the chocolatier to sell truffles to the consumer based on their age groups.
<u><em>The correct option is (3).</em></u>