Profit — Unit test Answers

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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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The highest amount a landlord can charge for rent is an example of

A
an incentive.
B
a price floor.
C
a price ceiling.
D
an elastic service.
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The graph is a marginal cost curve that compares expenses for producing apple pies.According to the graph, the marginal cost begins to increase when the producer makes

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two pies.
B
three pies.
C
four pies.
D
five pies.
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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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The chart shows the marginal cost and marginal revenue of producing apple pies. What most likely will happen if the pie maker continues to make additional pies?

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A
The marginal costs will continue to rise, increasing the total cost, while the marginal revenue remains the same, decreasing the profit earned for each pie.
B
The marginal costs will continue to fall, decreasing the total cost, while the marginal revenue remains the same, increasing the profit earned for each pie.
C
The marginal costs will continue to rise, increasing the total cost, while the marginal revenue remains the same, increasing the profit earned for each pie.
D
The marginal costs will continue to fall, decreasing the total cost, while the marginal revenue remains the same, decreasing the profit earned for each pie.
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Why are utilities, such as electricity and water, examples of natural monopolies?

A
The cost of production restricts competition in the market.
B
There are limited natural resources to meet demand.
C
Consumers only trust known companies to provide these essentials.
D
There is no need for alternative options.

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