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The law of supply states that as the price of a good rises, the quantity supplied of that good

A
disappears.
B
decreases.
C
remains the same.
D
increases.
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Read this scenario and answer the question that follows it. Sample scenario:A factory produces blue and green widgets, both at equal production costs. In one day, the factory can make 20 widgets of either color. The factory has been making 10 blue and 10 green widgets per day because they both sell for $5.00. Recently, the price of blue widgets has increased from $5.00 each to $8.00 each.How does the law of supply say the factory will respond to the increase in the price of blue widgets?

A
by increasing the number of green widgets supplied
B
by not changing the number of blue widgets produced
C
by increasing the number of blue widgets supplied
D
by decreasing the number of blue widgets supplied
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Which factors must a producer consider when deciding what good to supply? Check all that apply.the appeal of the good to family membersthe elasticity of a good being suppliedcompetition within the marketthe ability to produce the good efficientlythe ability to produce a good of low quality

A
the appeal of the good to family members
B
the elasticity of a good being supplied
C
competition within the market
D
the ability to produce the good efficiently
E
the ability to produce a good of low quality
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Read the scenario below and then answer the question. Sample scenario:Scientists have created a new grass seed that stops grass growth at a specific length, eliminating the need to mow the lawn. The price of this seed is high, but many consumers still want to use it. As a result, several different producers supply a large amount of this seed to consumers. In order to attract consumers to their product, some producers lower their prices and supply fewer bags of seeds. What is the best description of the grass seed that is described in this scenario?

A
a good with a low price
B
a good with a high price
C
a good with an inelastic supply
D
a good with an elastic supply
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In order to compete successfully, a producer must produce goods that are

A
more expensive than those of competitors.
B
of a lesser quality than those of competitors.
C
of a higher quality than those of competitors.
D
created without worrying about the costs of production.
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The graph shows a supply curve.Which change is illustrated by the shift taking place on this graph?

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A
an increase in demand
B
a decrease in demand
C
an increase in supply
D
a decrease in supply
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Which best describes the role the availability of resources plays when a company is considering whether to produce a certain good?

A
Resources can always be obtained, no matter what the cost.
B
If a resource is difficult to obtain, production costs will be high.
C
Resources play no part in a company’s decision to produce a good.
D
If a resource is easy to obtain, production costs will be high.
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The study of the interaction between individuals and businesses is known as

A
the law of supply.
B
macroeconomics.
C
microeconomics.
D
elasticity.
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The law of supply demonstrates the behaviors of producers when they

A
change their company’s name.
B
decide to hire fewer workers.
C
supply goods to consumers.
D
launch a new marketing campaign.

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