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In order to compete successfully, a producer must produce goods that are

A
more expensive than those of competitors.
B
of a lesser quality than those of competitors.
C
of a higher quality than those of competitors.
D
created without worrying about the costs of production.
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Which factors must a producer consider when deciding what good to supply? Check all that apply.the appeal of the good to family membersthe elasticity of a good being suppliedcompetition within the marketthe ability to produce the good efficientlythe ability to produce a good of low quality

A
the appeal of the good to family members
B
the elasticity of a good being supplied
C
competition within the market
D
the ability to produce the good efficiently
E
the ability to produce a good of low quality
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When a company produces goods for sale, those goods must be

A
created in ways that meet consumer demand.
B
designed in ways that are highly creative.
C
priced lower than the goods sold by another company.
D
created in quantities that are relatively scarce.
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This graph shows a supply curve.What happens when the price of a good increases?

Question illustration
A
The quantity of goods that are produced increases.
B
The producer of the good is certain to make less money.
C
The quantity of goods that are produced decreases.
D
The quantity of goods that are produced stays about the same.
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demandsupplyquantityproduction

A
demand
B
supply
C
quantity
D
production
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Which best explains why the law of supply operates the way it does in a free enterprise economy?

A
Companies want to produce more goods than their rivals.
B
Companies want to reward loyal consumers with low prices.
C
Companies want to hire as many workers as possible.
D
Companies want to be as profitable as possible.
8

All things being equal, when producers sell goods for a lower price, they make

A
more money.
B
the same amount of money.
C
less money.
D
as much money as the law allows.
10

The graph shows a supply curve.Which change is illustrated by the shift taking place on this graph?

Question illustration
A
an increase in demand
B
a decrease in demand
C
an increase in supply
D
a decrease in supply
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The law of supply demonstrates the behaviors of producers when they

A
change their company’s name.
B
decide to hire fewer workers.
C
supply goods to consumers.
D
launch a new marketing campaign.
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When a company produces goods for sale, those goods must be

A
created in ways that meet consumer demand.
B
designed in ways that are highly creative.
C
priced lower than the goods sold by another company.
D
created in quantities that are relatively scarce.
13

The graph shows a supply curve.Which change is illustrated by the shift taking place on this graph?

Question illustration
A
an increase in demand
B
a decrease in demand
C
an increase in supply
D
a decrease in supply
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All things being equal, when producers sell goods for a lower price, they make

A
more money.
B
the same amount of money.
C
less money.
D
as much money as the law allows.
15

Read the scenario below and then answer the question. Sample scenario:Scientists have created a new grass seed that stops grass growth at a specific length, eliminating the need to mow the lawn. The price of this seed is high, but many consumers still want to use it. As a result, several different producers supply a large amount of this seed to consumers. In order to attract consumers to their product, some producers lower their prices and supply fewer bags of seeds. What is the best description of the grass seed that is described in this scenario?

A
a good with a low price
B
a good with a high price
C
a good with an inelastic supply
D
a good with an elastic supply
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Read this scenario and answer the question that follows it. Sample scenario:A factory produces blue and green widgets, both at equal production costs. In one day, the factory can make 20 widgets of either color. The factory has been making 10 blue and 10 green widgets per day because they both sell for $5.00. Recently, the price of blue widgets has increased from $5.00 each to $8.00 each.How does the law of supply say the factory will respond to the increase in the price of blue widgets?

A
by increasing the number of green widgets supplied
B
by not changing the number of blue widgets produced
C
by increasing the number of blue widgets supplied
D
by decreasing the number of blue widgets supplied
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The study of the interaction between individuals and businesses is known as

A
the law of supply.
B
macroeconomics.
C
microeconomics.
D
elasticity.
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Which best describes what happens to the amount of a good or service that is supplied to consumers?

A
The amount of a good or service can change.
B
The amount of a good or service always remains the same.
C
The amount of a good cannot change.
D
The amount of a service cannot change.
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A builder must build fifty houses by the end of the year but he has run out of available land.Which best describes the builder's supply of houses?

A
elastic
B
competitive
C
inelastic
D
profitable

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