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The chart shows a production possibilities schedule for Sabrina’s Soccer. If Sabrina’s Soccer makes three nets, how many balls can the company produce?

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2
B
4
C
6
D
8
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A market supply schedule shows

A
the products of two companies only.
B
the prices and quantity in an entire market.
C
how prices affect a single producer.
D
how prices affect a group of consumers.
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Which statement best describes a mixed market economy?

A
Consumer intervention in economic choices is strictly forbidden.
B
The government determines economic choices and makes most decisions.
C
The decisions made by producers and consumers drive all economic choices.
D
Producers and consumers make some economic choices while the government makes others.
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What is a main reason why entrepreneurs experience daily stress?

A
They have considerable responsibility.
B
They need to spend time training employees.
C
They need to have sufficient income to pay loans.
D
They have to contribute both to the market and society.
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[BLANK]

A
debts
B
profits
C
expenses
D
costs
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The Davis family grows organic vegetables to sell at a local farmer’s market. Which are factors that directly affect their profit? Check all that apply.

A
an increase in the cost of farm equipment
B
a rise in demand for organic produce
C
an increase in customers at the market
D
a change in the market price for non-organic fruit
E
a sale on organic meats at the market
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Which individual is a producer?

a
a host who seats customers in a busy restaurant
a
a mother who demands quality produce for her family
a
a farmer who grows only what his family needs to survive
a
a student who builds a bookcase from bricks and boards
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The graph shows the marginal cost of producing soccer cleats for Sabrina’s Soccer. At which level of production does the company make the least profit?

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the first pair of cleats
B
the second pair of cleats
C
the third pair of cleats
D
the fourth pair of cleats
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The graph shows the price of a good compared to the quantity supplied.This graph demonstrates how

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A
the amount produced slightly changes with the price.
B
the amount produced greatly changes with the price.
C
the amount consumed slightly changes with the price.
D
the amount consumed greatly changes with the price.
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How can knowing the future value of money help plan for a large purchase like a car?

A
It replaces the need for a loan.
B
It can predict the exact future cost of the car.
C
It guarantees a fixed interest rate for savings.
D
It can help determine the amount to save monthly.
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This graph shows the changing unemployment rate in the United States.Based on this graph, what can be concluded about the economy between 1991 and 2008?

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A
The economy was getting stronger because unemployment was low.
B
The economy was getting stronger because too many manufacturing jobs were available.
C
The economy was getting weaker because employment was low.
D
The economy was getting weaker because stagflation was occuring.
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A consumer might respond to a negative incentive by

A
purchasing more of the products.
B
buying the good at a cheap price.
C
receiving a discount.
D
decreasing use of the product to save money.
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Brenda’s Boards manufactures skateboards. Each skateboard sells for $45 and includes the following expenses: $3 for the wheels and mounts, $1 for the plastic board, $1 for the paint, and $10 for the labor. What is the total revenue the company makes after selling 10 boards?

A
$300
B
$350
C
$400
D
$450
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Critics of the wealth gap argue that it may

A
contribute to slower economic growth in a nation over time.
B
prevent upper-class citizens from ever helping to create new jobs.
C
eliminate wealthy citizens' ability to make productive business investments.
D
cause consumer demand to exceed the available supply of goods.
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What is one way a market economy affects the lives of private citizens?

A
Citizens can change jobs relatively easily.
B
Citizens cannot choose their own careers.
C
Citizens do not have to pay for their housing.
D
Citizens have little freedom and independence.
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A producer would most likely

A
buy books and music.
B
shop for groceries.
C
purchase cookies.
D
serve in a coffee shop.
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The graph shows the price of a good compared to the quantity demanded and the quantity supplied.On this graph, what does the green arrow represent?

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an ineffective price floor set above equilibrium causing a surplus.
a
an effective price floor set below equilibrium causing a shortage.
a
an ineffective price ceiling set above equilibrium causing a surplus.
a
an effective price ceiling set below equilibrium causing a shortage.
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What is the best definition of marginal benefit?

A
the possible income from producing an additional item
B
the price of producing one additional unit of a good
C
the additional income gained from selling an additional good
D
the financial gain from business activity minus expenses
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In the market, actions known as incentives affect

A
producers only.
B
consumers only.
C
consumers or producers.
D
neither consumers nor producers.
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Which statement best compares the laws of supply and demand?

A
The two economic laws exist in theory. They have no relation to economics in the real world.
B
The two economic laws exist in theory. They work in practice, but real-world factors can have an effect.
C
The two economic laws work in practice. They apply to real-world economics eighty percent of the time.
D
The two economic laws work in practice. They prove to be true in the real world one hundred percent of the time.

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