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Determining Market Price — Unit test Answers

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A factor that most directly affects the demand for automobiles is

A
the individual tastes and preferences of buyers.
B
the cost of raw materials and natural resources.
C
the availability of workers in automobile factories.
D
a company's ability to respond to buyers' interest.
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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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In order to calculate marginal cost, producers must compare the difference in the cost of producing one unit to the cost of

A
purchasing a unit.
B
distributing that unit.
C
producing the next unit.
D
producing a different unit.
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Why is competition limited in an oligopoly?

A
High entry costs prevent new producers from entering the market.
B
Producers completely refuse to engage in price wars.
C
No major distinctions exist between producers.
D
Producers actively segment the market to avoid competition.
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To generate higher profits, producers must work to

A
increase their total supply.
B
increase their total expenses.
C
decrease their customer base.
D
decrease their production costs.
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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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The graph shows excess supply.Which explains why the price indicated by p2 on the graph is higher than the equilibrium price?

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A
As prices rise, quantity demanded goes up.
B
As prices rise, quantity demanded goes down.
C
As prices rise, quantity demanded stays the same.
D
As prices rise, quantity demanded disappears.
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Which statement best explains how elasticity and incentives work together?

A
An elastic good, such as a game, is more likely to respond to incentives.
B
An inelastic good, such as a game, is more likely to respond to incentives.
C
An elastic good, such as a game, is less likely to respond to incentives.
D
An inelastic good, such as a game, is less likely to respond to incentives.
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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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Which is an example of a positive incentive for consumers?

A
a sales tax imposed by a state
B
a steady rise in profits over a year
C
a coupon clipped from a newspaper
D
an increase in price for a popular product
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South Avenue Publishing produces self-help books. The company’s profit is the

A
money the company earns after paying all of its production costs.
B
paper, binding, and other supplies the company purchases.
C
total amount the company receives from the sale of its books.
D
amount of money the company earns from selling a single book.
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Which factor most directly affects a furniture company's supply?

A
the growing number of furniture buyers in the market
B
the availability of raw materials and natural resources
C
a change in the price of rugs and other complementary goods
D
an increased interest in antique furniture over modern furniture
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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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Tasty Treat Tea is a popular iced tea drink. When the manufacturer begins to use imported tea leaves, the price rises by 10%, and the quantity demanded falls by 20%.The fact that quantity demanded changed by more than the price change suggests that

A
The consumer no longer prefers the iced tea drink.
B
The demand for Tasty Treat Tea is elastic.
C
The demand for Tasty Treat Tea is inelastic.
D
The consumer no longer shops at Tasty Treat Tea.
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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 a point of equilibrium.How many goods must be supplied to achieve equilibrium?

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A
15
B
20
C
25
D
30
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Which best describes the availability of substitutes in a monopoly?

A
Price points vary.
B
There are no substitutes.
C
There are different brands.
D
Products have different features.
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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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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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A
Sovereignty
B
Competition
C
Oligopoly

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