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The weighted average selling price in cost accounting refers to an average calculated by taking into account the varying sales volumes and prices of different products sold. This method ensures that products that have been sold in larger quantities have a more significant impact on the average price than those sold in smaller quantities.

Using the weighted average provides a more accurate reflection of the overall price received by a company for its products, as it incorporates the sales volume of each product along with its price. For instance, if a business sells two different products at different prices and volumes, the weighted average will reflect that if one product was sold significantly more than the other, it would carry more weight in determining the overall average selling price.

This approach differs from simply calculating the average price of all products sold, which would not account for the differences in quantity sold. It also varies from just dividing total revenue by total units sold, which may not consider price fluctuations across products. Lastly, it's distinct from setting a price based on market analysis, which doesn’t relate to calculating an average price of products sold based on performance. The weighted average gives a true representation of revenue generation by incorporating both price and volume into the calculation.