The Vertical Axis of a Demand Curve Graph Represents

question 151

Multiple Choice

The vertical axis of a demand curve graph represents

• A) market growth rate.
• B) relative market share.
• C) price per unit.
• D) potential profit in dollars.
• E) quantity demanded.

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

A cost that does not change with the level of production or sales, remaining constant regardless of activity.

Fixed Production Costs

Expenses that do not fluctuate with the level of production output, such as depreciation on factory buildings and salaries of certain managers.

Depreciation

An accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Period Cost

Costs that are expensed in the period they are incurred and are not directly tied to production activity.