Which of the Following Will Not Cause the Supply of Long-Distance

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will not cause the supply of long-distance telephone service to increase?

• A)A reduction in the number of long-distance companies
• B)A reduction in space shuttle fees to launch telecommunications satellites
• C)A decrease in the price of computer electronics used to route long-distance calls
• D)A decrease in the number of government regulations on long-distance telephoning services
• E)A reduction in the price of fiber-optic cables over which phone messages are sent

Identify and understand different logical fallacies.

Distinguish between fallacies of relevance, ambiguity, and presumption.

Analyze arguments for logical coherence and validity.

Apply critical thinking to evaluate the burden of proof in claims.

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Definitions:

Depletion

The allocation of the cost of natural resources over their useful life or extraction period.

Double-Declining-Balance Method

A method of accelerated depreciation where an asset's book value is reduced at double the rate of its straight-line depreciation.

MACRS

Stands for Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System, which is a method of depreciation used for tax purposes in the United States that allows for faster depreciation of assets.

Capital Expenditure

Capital utilized by a firm for the procurement or refurbishment of solid assets including real estate, production plants, or hardware.