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Which best describes what happens to the amount of a good or service that is supplied to consumers?

A
The amount of a good or service can change.
B
The amount of a good or service always remains the same.
C
The amount of a good cannot change.
D
The amount of a service cannot change.
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A supply schedule shows how prices affect the

A
quality of a good.
B
overall economy of a country.
C
quantity of a good supplied by a producer.
D
unemployment rate.
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When a company produces goods for sale, those goods must be

A
created in ways that meet consumer demand.
B
designed in ways that are highly creative.
C
priced lower than the goods sold by another company.
D
created in quantities that are relatively scarce.
4

The amount that a good is sold for is its

A
elasticity.
B
price.
C
profit.
D
supply.
5

Which factors must a producer consider when deciding what good to supply? Check all that apply.

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
6

When prices for homes rise, why might construction companies decide to build more homes?

A
to increase employment
B
to make a profit
C
to create a need for more resources
D
to boost name recognition
7

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
8

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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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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A builder must build fifty houses by the end of the year but he has run out of available land.Which best describes the builder's supply of houses?

A
elastic
B
competitive
C
inelastic
D
profitable

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