NCMA CPCM Exam - Topic 4 Question 113 Discussion

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Question #: 113
Topic #: 4

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What clause can provide for price increases based on the seller's costs but not on the seller's decision to increase the prices of its products and services?

AEconomic price adjustment

BVariable-price adjustment

CPrices & Taxes adjustment

DAppropriate price adjustment

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Suggested Answer: A

by Linwood at Jul 07, 2025, 12:16 PM

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Annabelle

2 months ago

I’m surprised this is a common term, never heard of it before!

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Danica

2 months ago

I agree with A, it’s all about cost changes, not seller whims.

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Timothy

3 months ago

Wait, is it really just A? Seems too straightforward.

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Dawne

3 months ago

A makes sense, but I thought B could fit too.

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Pansy

3 months ago

Definitely A, economic price adjustment is the right term.

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Jeannetta

3 months ago

I’m a bit confused between A and C. I think C might relate to taxes, but I’m not confident about that.

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Gabriele

4 months ago

I feel like I've seen a question similar to this before, and A was the correct choice then too. It just makes sense for cost-based adjustments.

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Lemuel

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about variable pricing being linked to market conditions. Could it be B?

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Sabrina

4 months ago

I think the answer might be A, the Economic price adjustment clause. It seems to fit the description of being based on costs rather than the seller's choice.

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Martin

4 months ago

I'm pretty confident I know the answer to this one. The economic price adjustment clause seems like the best fit based on the description.

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Julio

4 months ago

Okay, I think I have a strategy for this. I'll focus on identifying the clause that allows for cost-based increases but not seller-driven price hikes.

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Golda

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this. I'll need to review the key concepts around price adjustments to figure out the right approach.

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Keneth

5 months ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the differences between the options and what they each imply.

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Silva

7 months ago

D) Appropriate price adjustment? Sounds a bit too vague for my liking. I'm going with A) - keep it simple, keep it fair.

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Natalie

5 months ago

I think D) Appropriate price adjustment might leave too much room for interpretation.

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Valene

6 months ago

I agree, A) Economic price adjustment seems like the most straightforward option.

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Clorinda

7 months ago

I think C) Prices & Taxes adjustment could also be a possibility, as it includes both price and tax adjustments.

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Antonio

7 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be D) Appropriate price adjustment.

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Karol

7 months ago

C) Prices & Taxes adjustment? Really? That's like saying 'Hey, we can charge you whatever we want!' Nah, A) is the way to go.

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Daniel

5 months ago

Yeah, C) Prices & Taxes adjustment seems too vague and open to abuse.

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Cherri

6 months ago

I agree, A) is more fair and reasonable.

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Glenna

7 months ago

A) Economic price adjustment is the best option for that.

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Mari

7 months ago

I was thinking B) Variable-price adjustment, but A) makes more sense. Gotta love those cost-of-living clauses, am I right?

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Josue

6 months ago

Yeah, cost-of-living clauses can really impact price increases.

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Helga

7 months ago

I agree, A) Economic price adjustment seems like the best option.

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Jerilyn

7 months ago

I agree with Geoffrey, because it makes sense to base price increases on the seller's costs.

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Geoffrey

8 months ago

I think the answer is A) Economic price adjustment.

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Martina

8 months ago

A) Economic price adjustment seems like the right choice. Allows for cost-based increases, not just arbitrary price hikes. Simple and straightforward.

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Alfreda

7 months ago

C) Prices & Taxes adjustment doesn't fit the criteria. We're looking for a clause that specifically addresses cost increases.

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Colton

7 months ago

B) Variable-price adjustment wouldn't be the best choice in this scenario. We need something based on costs, not variability.

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Rolf

7 months ago

A) Economic price adjustment is the correct answer. It's based on the seller's costs, not their decision to raise prices.

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