As the Number of Bystanders Who Are Present at an Emergency

question 93

Multiple Choice

As the number of bystanders who are present at an emergency increases,the probability that any one bystander will help ________,and the length of time that passes before help occurs ________.

• A)increases;remains the same
• B)decreases;decreases
• C)decreases;increases
• D)increases;decreases
• E)increases;increases

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not vary with the production volume or level of services provided, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Salary

Salary refers to a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee.

Incremental Manufacturing Cost

The additional cost incurred to produce an extra unit of a product, reflecting only those costs that directly change with the level of production.