Profit Answers

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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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What is the best definition of marginal cost?

A
the possible income from producing an additional item
B
the price of producing one additional unit of a good
C
the additional income gained from selling an additional good
D
the financial gain from business activity minus expenses
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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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Brenda’s Boards manufactures skateboards. Each skateboard sells for $45 and includes the following expenses: $3 for the wheels and mounts, $1 for the plastic board, $1 for the paint, and $10 for the labor. What is the total revenue the company makes after selling 10 boards?

A
$300
B
$350
C
$400
D
$450
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A
1.00
B
.50
C
.25
D
1.25
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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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A
debts
B
profits
C
expenses
D
costs
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What is the best definition of marginal benefit?

A
the possible income from producing an additional item
B
the price of producing one additional unit of a good
C
the additional income gained from selling an additional good
D
the financial gain from business activity minus expenses
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What is the difference between profit and revenue?

A
Revenue is the total amount producers receive after selling a good. Profit is the total amount producers earn after subtracting the production costs.
B
Revenue is the total amount producers earn after subtracting the production costs. Profit is the total amount producers receive after selling a good.
C
Revenue is the total amount producers pay to manufacture a good. Profit is the total amount producers earn after subtracting the production costs.
D
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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What is the difference between marginal cost and marginal revenue?

A
Marginal cost is the money earned from selling one more unit of a good. Marginal revenue is the money paid for producing one more unit of a good.
B
Marginal cost is the money paid for producing one more unit of a good. Marginal revenue is the money earned from selling one more unit of a good.
C
Marginal cost is the money a producer might make from one more unit. Marginal revenue is the money a producer actually makes from one more unit.
D
Marginal cost is the money a producer actually makes from one more unit. Marginal revenue is the money a producer might make from one more unit.

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