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QuizMultiple Choice

Measuring Economic Change

Question 9 • FL-2106010-M/J Civics B-CR

In 1975, Gary Dahl collected rocks from Mexico’s Rosarita Beach, packaged them with a "training manual,” and sold them as Pet Rocks. In the short time that his business existed, Dahl sold one million Pet Rocks at $4 each.What was Dahl’s most likely motivation for starting his business?

Answer
A
providing employment
B
meeting a consumer need
C
making a financial profit
D
addressing a social issue

Explanation

Dahl sold one million Pet Rocks for $4 each, earning $4 million in sales before expenses. That strongly suggests his most likely motivation was making a financial profit, rather than providing employment or addressing a social issue.

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