Suppose the Current Price of a Kilogram of Steak Is

question 81

Multiple Choice

Suppose the current price of a kilogram of steak is $6 per kilogram and the equilibrium price is $9 per kilogram. What takes place?

• A) There is a shortage, so the price rises and quantity demanded increases.
• B) There is a shortage, so the price rises and quantity demanded decreases.
• C) There is a surplus, so the price falls and quantity demanded increases.
• D) There is a shortage, so the price falls and quantity demanded increases.
• E) There is a shortage, so the price falls and quantity demanded decreases.

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Shares Outstanding

Shares outstanding refer to the total number of shares of a company's stock currently owned by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.

Cash Dividend

A monetary payment made by a company to its shareholders out of its current or retained earnings.

Excess Cash

Funds that exceed the necessary operating, investing, and financing requirements of a company, potentially available for dividends or investments.

Earnings Per Share

A company's profit divided by its number of common outstanding shares, indicating the company's profitability.