Intel Spreads the Huge Fixed Costs of Developing New Generation

question 46

Multiple Choice

Intel spreads the huge fixed costs of developing new generation chips over the nearly 2 billion chips it sells to computer makers. Intel benefits from

• A) comparative advantages.
• B) factor endowments.
• C) economies of scale.
• D) diminishing returns.
• E) absolute advantages.

Distinguish between the symptoms and manifestations of a cold and the flu.

Understand the structure of a contrast paragraph and how to align contrasting points in a logical order.

Identify the characteristics and behaviors of two different subjects (e.g., types of fish, diseases) in a comparison or contrast scenario.

Recognize transitional expressions that indicate contrast or comparison within a text.

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Definitions:

Concussion

A type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head, which affects brain function.

Syncope

A temporary loss of consciousness usually related to insufficient blood flow to the brain, commonly known as fainting.

Neurosecretions

Biochemical substances produced and released by neurons that influence the activity of other cells or a target organ.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus; it directs several important bodily functions like temperature regulation and hunger.