The Elasticity of Supply Equals ________ If the Supply Curve

question 132

Multiple Choice

The elasticity of supply equals ________ if the supply curve is vertical.

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) infinity
• D) -1

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Profits of a company that are not distributed as dividends but are instead reinvested in the business or kept as reserve.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or the stated value of a share of stock, as assigned by the issuing company.

Book Value

The worth of an asset as indicated by its balance sheet account balance, which considers the asset's original cost less any depreciation, amortization, or impairment charges.

Dividends in Arrears

Unpaid dividends on preferred stock that accumulate until paid by the corporation, often before any dividends can be paid on common stock.