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Opportunity cost occurs because of a producer’s need to

A
spend resources.
B
limit resources.
C
protect resources.
D
allocate resources.
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Which of these are examples of limited resources on the part of consumers?

A
money and product
B
product and space
C
time and money
D
space and time
3

Demonstrating opportunity cost is done through production

A
research.
B
calculation.
C
possibility.
D
analysis.
4

Producers can create their maximum combination of goods, as long as they

A
properly allocate resources.
B
address consumer desires.
C
guarantee a profit.
D
keep up with demand.
5

Producers can create their maximum combination of goods, as long as they

A
keep up with demand.
B
properly allocate resources.
C
guarantee a profit.
D
address consumer desires.
6

Which of these has the largest impact on opportunity cost?

A
tight deadlines
B
consumer needs
C
consumer wants
D
limited resources
7

Which scenarios can be considered effects of Sole Sister Shoe Store choosing to sell dress shoes over sneakers? Choose two correct answers.

A
Sneaker sales were declining before the decision to sell dress shoes.
B
The inventory of sports socks goes unsold.
C
High school athletes stop shopping there.
D
Dress shoes cost less for the store to buy from a supplier.
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How does a production possibility chart assist in outlining opportunity cost?

A
It compares production cost of one product to another.
B
It compares profit potential of one product to another.
C
It compares consumer demand of one product to another.
D
It compares production numbers of one product to another.

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