The Commission-approved assumable Deed of Trust forms call for an increase of no more than 1 percent in loan interest rate.

Quality Stereo Company has provided the following information regarding its activity-based costing system

• Purchasing department costs are allocated based on purchase orders, and the predetermined overhead allocation rate is $79 per purchase order. • Assembly department costs are allocated based on the number of parts used, and the predetermined overhead allocation rate is $2 per part. • Packaging department costs are allocated based on the number of units produced, and the predetermined overhead allocation rate is $2 per unit produced. Each stereo produced has 50 parts, and the direct materials cost per unit is $62. There are no direct labor costs. Quality Stereo has an order for 1,000 stereos, which will require 40 purchase orders in all. What is the total cost for the 1,000 stereos? A) $167,160 B) $104,480 C) $103,160 D) $164,000

Which pricing strategy has the advantage of being simple to calculate but has the disadvantage of ignoring demand and competitive conditions?

A) gray marketing B) skimming C) penetration D) market holding E) cost-based