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The graph shows a supply curve.Which events could cause the change in supply shown on this graph? Check all that apply.A producer goes out of business.A natural disaster causes production to drop.A new company joins the marketplace.A company begins to produce more goods.A resource needed to produce more of the good has became scarce.

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A
A producer goes out of business.
B
A natural disaster causes production to drop.
C
A new company joins the marketplace.
D
A company begins to produce more goods.
E
A resource needed to produce more of the good has became scarce.
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Which is likely to occur if there is a price increase for a good which exhibits elastic demand?

A
People might buy a more expensive substitute good.
B
People might buy a less expensive complementary good.
C
People might buy a less expensive substitute good.
D
People might buy a more expensive complementary good.
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The chart shows the marginal cost and marginal revenue of producing apple pies.What most likely will happen if the pie maker bakes a seventh pie?

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A
The marginal cost will most likely decrease to $1.00
B
The marginal cost will most likely increase to $2.00
C
The marginal revenue will most likely decrease to $8.00.
D
The marginal revenue will most likely increase to $12.00.
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A clothing store has ordered a new supply of jeans for the fall season and wants to sell off the remaining items from the previous spring. What action would the store owner most likely take?

A
The store owner would most likely raise the price of the spring jeans to encourage producers.
B
The store owner would most likely lower the price of the spring jeans to encourage producers.
C
The store owner would most likely raise the price of the spring jeans to encourage consumers.
D
The store owner would most likely lower the price of the spring jeans to encourage consumers.
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Which best explains why a sole proprietor would want a partner?

A
to reduce the number of responsibilities
B
to make it easier to raise funds for expansion
C
to move into a more favorable tax bracket.
D
to take advantage of little government oversight.
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Which quality best describes a producer with an absolute advantage?

A
efficient
B
fast
C
accurate
D
prolific
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Motherboards, Inc., manufactures computer parts. The company’s total revenue is

A
the money the company earns after paying all of its production costs.
B
the total wages the company pays workers in its factories and stores.
C
the amount of money the company earns from selling an individual part.
D
the amount the company receives from the sale of all of its computer parts.
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Which scenario is an example of market saturation?

A
The single coffee shop in town usually has a long line of customers and tends to stay busy during business hours.
B
There are three shoe stores on one block in town, and they have trouble finding customers and making a profit.
C
A second health club will open because the only health club in town is too crowded to accept new customers.
D
It can be difficult to get reservations at the only upscale Ethiopian restaurant in town, and it is best to call in advance.
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increasesdecreasesstays the same

A
increases
B
decreases
C
stays the same
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Which best describes the relationship between consumers and producers?

A
They usually ignore each other.
B
They interact with each other.
C
They agree on prices.
D
They dislike each other.
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combinationpricesvalue

A
combination
B
prices
C
value
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A possible result of disequilibrium is

A
excess demand.
B
lower demand.
C
fixed prices.
D
stable availability.
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A monopoly is a market that has

A
few competing businesses.
B
many sellers of the same item.
C
many sellers of a variety of products.
D
a single supplier of a good or service.
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In which way do producers try to differentiate themselves in monopolistic competition?

A
price
B
advertising
C
product features
D
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