Assuming There Is No Change in a Product's Price or the Quantity

question 195

Multiple Choice

Assuming there is no change in a product's price or the quantity demanded, if a business owner wants to increase her advertising expenses by $500 monthly, this would cause total costs to ________ and the break-even quantity to

• A) decrease; stay the same.
• B) increase; increase.
• C) decrease; increase.
• D) stay the same; increase.
• E) stay the same; decrease.

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Definitions:

Bona Fide Occupational Qualification

A work requirement that is essential for the performance of a job, even if it appears to be discriminatory, because it relates directly to the core operations of the business.

Discriminate

To treat someone differently or less favorably on the basis of certain characteristics, such as race, gender, or disability, which is often considered unlawful.

Federal EEOC

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency that enforces civil rights laws against workplace discrimination.

State EEOC

State level branches of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that handle discrimination complaints and issues.