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A survey of hobbies and purchases can help a producer

A
assess demand to choose a business.
B
identify the marginal benefit to make a profit.
C
decide the production costs to make a good.
D
determine the remaining supply to lower costs.
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The chart shows the marginal cost of producing soccer nets for Sabrina’s Soccer. What is the marginal cost of producing a fifth soccer net?

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$1.00
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$1.50
C
$2.00
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$2.50
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The chart shows a production possibilities schedule for Sabrina’s Soccer. Which statement correctly explains the chart?

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The opportunity cost of producing one soccer net is eight soccer balls.
B
The opportunity cost of producing two soccer nets is two soccer balls.
C
The opportunity cost of producing two soccer balls is one soccer net.
D
The opportunity cost of producing four soccer balls is three soccer nets.
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The graph shows a production possibilities curve for Sabrina’s Soccer. At which point on the graph are resources not used efficiently?

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point A
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point F
C
point X
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point Y
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How can producers make the most profit? Check all that apply.They can work to increase their marginal cost.They can work to decrease their marginal cost.They can raise prices to increase marginal revenue.They can lower prices to decrease marginal revenue.They can keep marginal costs below marginal revenues.They can keep marginal revenues below marginal costs.

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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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Standard of living is the level at which

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producers sell certain goods.
B
consumers buy certain goods.
C
producers make desired goods.
D
consumers enjoy desired goods.
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What is the difference between absolute advantage and comparative advantage?

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Absolute advantage is the ability to produce a good or a service at a lower production cost than competitors. Comparative advantage is the ability to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors.
B
Absolute advantage is the ability to produce a good or a service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors. Comparative advantage is the ability to produce a good or service at a lower production cost than competitors.
C
Absolute advantage is the ability to sell a good or a service at a lower price than competitors. Comparative advantage is the ability to sell a good or service at a higher price than competitors.
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Absolute advantage is the ability to sell a good or a service at a higher price than competitors. Comparative advantage is the ability to sell a good or service at a lower price than competitors.
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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

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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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The chart shows a production possibilities schedule for Sabrina’s Soccer. If the market for soccer balls is saturated and the market for soccer nets is open, which combination makes the most sense for Sabrina’s Soccer?

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A
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F
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Read the factors of production for two businesses: In Case manufactures cases for smart phones, while Wrap It Up is a gift-wrapping service. In Case• $1,500 a month for rented building• Will need two new employees• $2,000 for inventory expenses• $4,500 for equipment expenses Wrap It Up • $1,500 a month for a rented store• Will need five new employees• $1,500 for inventory expenses• $2,500 for equipment expensesWhich statement correctly compares the two businesses?

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In Case will require a less costly investment in labor, while Wrap It Up will require less capital in the long term.
B
In Case will require less capital in the long term, while Wrap It Up will require a less costly investment in labor.
C
In Case will require a more costly investment in land, while Wrap It Up will have higher inventory costs.
D
In Case will have higher inventory costs, while Wrap It Up will require a more costly investment in land.
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The graph shows a production possibilities curve for Sabrina’s Soccer. At which point on the graph are resources not used efficiently?

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point A
B
point F
C
point X
D
point Y
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How can producers make the most 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 production possibilities curve for Sabrina’s Soccer. At which two points will Sabrina’s Soccer produce the most equal amounts of soccer balls and soccer nets?

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points A and B
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points C and D
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points E and F
D
points X and Y
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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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Profit equals the total amount of money made minus

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the production cost.
B
the opportunity cost.
C
the revenue earned.
D
the price established.
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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.
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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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