AnswersTX-Economics IC Summer 25-26Unit Test

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Sabrina’s Soccer produces soccer balls and soccer nets, which are sold at sporting goods stores. Which factors directly affect the company’s profit? Check all that apply.a stocking up on soccer cleats and uniformsa rise in the number of soccer leaguesa decrease in the cost of raw materialsthe opening of two sporting goods storesthe push for physical activities in schools

A
a stocking up on soccer cleats and uniforms
B
a rise in the number of soccer leagues
C
a decrease in the cost of raw materials
D
the opening of two sporting goods stores
E
the push for physical activities in schools
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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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What is the difference between profit and revenue?

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Revenue is the total amount producers receive after selling a good. Profit is the total amount producers earn after subtracting the production costs.
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Revenue is the total amount producers earn after subtracting the production costs. Profit is the total amount producers receive after selling a good.
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Revenue is the total amount producers pay to manufacture a good. Profit is the total amount producers earn after subtracting the production costs.
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Revenue is the total amount producers pay to manufacture a good. Profit is the total amount producers receive after selling a good.
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The chart shows the marginal revenue of producing apple pies.According to the chart, the marginal revenue

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A
decreases by ten dollars as production increases.
B
increases by ten dollars as production increases.
C
falls to zero dollars as production increases.
D
remains the same as production increases.
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If consumer sovereignty is considered greatest in a system of pure competition, why is sovereignty still limited?

A
Consumers still rely on producers’ set prices.
B
Few products are actually sold on the basis of pure competition.
C
Choices are driven by price when goods are identical.
D
Limited price variations restrict actual choice.
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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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A car dealer who does not have enough customers for a supply of new cars faces

A
equilibrium.
B
disequilibrium.
C
coordination.
D
excess demand.
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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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The graph shows excess supply.Which needs to happen to the price indicated by p2 on the graph in order to achieve equilibrium?

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A
It needs to be increased.
B
It needs to be decreased.
C
It needs to reach the price ceiling.
D
It needs to remain unchanged.
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Which occurs during market equilibrium? Select two options.

A
Supply and demand meet at a specific price.
B
Supply is slightly greater than demand.
C
Supply and demand meet at a specific quantity.
D
Supply and demand meet at a demand point.
E
Supply and demand meet at a supply point.
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The chart shows a production possibilities schedule for Sabrina’s Soccer. Stan’s Sporting Goods is a competitor that can manufacture seven soccer balls out of a possible ten, if it makes one soccer net. Which statement correctly compares the two businesses?

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Sabrina’s Soccer has a comparative advantage over Stan’s Sporting Goods because Sabrina’s Soccer has a lower opportunity cost.
B
Stan’s Sporting Goods has a comparative advantage over Sabrina’s Soccer because Stan’s Sporting Goods has a lower opportunity cost.
C
Sabrina’s Soccer has an absolute advantage over Stan’s Sporting Goods because Sabrina’s Soccer has a lower production cost.
D
Stan’s Sporting Goods has an absolute advantage over Sabrina’s Soccer because Stan’s Sporting Goods has a lower production cost.
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The graph shows the price of green tea compared to the amount supplied by producers.What does this graph suggest about green tea? Choose two answers.

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A
Green tea is elastic in terms of supply.
B
Green tea is inelastic in terms of supply.
C
Green tea is neither elastic nor inelastic.
D
The supply of green tea changes sharply with the price.
E
The quantity supplied of green tea does not change sharply with the price.
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The graph shows a point of equilibrium.What does "P" represent on the graph?

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A
the point where equilibrium is achieved
B
the price at the equilibrium point
C
the average price of goods sold
D
the point where supply and demand drop
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1.00
B
.50
C
.25
D
1.25
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A
demand
B
supply
C
quantity
D
production
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The graph shows demand.In order to achieve equilibrium, what else must be included on the graph?

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A
disequilibrium
B
supply curve
C
excess supply
D
excess demand
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Which helps enable an oligopoly to form within a market?

A
Costs of starting a competing business are too high.
B
The government restricts market entry.
C
The number of options in a market confuses consumers.
D
No competition exists between producers.
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How can producers maximize their profit? Check all that apply.

A
They can work to increase their marginal cost.
B
They can work to decrease their marginal cost.
C
They can raise prices to increase marginal revenue.
D
They can lower prices to decrease marginal revenue.
E
They can keep marginal costs below marginal revenues.
F
They can keep marginal revenues below marginal costs.
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The graph shows excess demand.Which needs to happen in order to stop disequilibrium from occurring?

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A
Q needs to be coordinated with supply.
B
Q needs to be coordinated with demand.
C
The price of goods needs to be increased.
D
The price of goods needs to be decreased.
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Profit equals the total amount of money made minus

A
expenses.
B
prices.
C
revenue.
D
supply.

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